as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
casually inquired of the neighbors the identity of the house's previous owner
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During talent reviews, ask: who developed across the business this year?—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
During an appearance on the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of 360 With Speedy, the actor was asked to share a story about the singer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Parents had questioned the safety of the roof installation and associated smells, prompting the district to conduct air quality tests, according to an Aug. 1 letter to parents.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The crowd also questioned the president's approach to immigration enforcement.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 1999, police interrogated Pierce, Welborn, Scott, and Springsteen, all of whom were now in their 20s.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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After reading questionnaires, the judge interrogated us.—
Denise Amos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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“Inquire (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire%20%28of%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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