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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Verb
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Minear replies coyly when asked a question that assumes Dixie and Buck went home together.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Don’t let anyone stop you from asking questions, but do pay attention to the answers.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Adult witnesses whom Cox will be able to question include a mother who had a child under the age of 12 with her and allegedly saw Cox masturbating in the shower.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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Over two days of questioning this week, senators and representatives pushed her to explain the ad campaign.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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With Ellis’ help, Arsenal improved their capacity to analyse the market, evaluate their squad and interrogate their decision-making.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even if your wardrobe leans more trendy, try interrogating yourself about certain pieces in your closet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Inquire (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire%20%28of%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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