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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One new wrinkle to watch is the Goalie Crease Control System, which EA says gives players more command between the pipes—something fans have been asking about for years.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Two years ago, Larry, a lifelong bachelor, asked me out.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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In other cases, residents have documented arrests and reminded people getting questioned by cops of their legal rights.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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During the last couple of races before the break, the British icon appeared low on confidence and questioning his abilities.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
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But Jason interrogated hm about a specific decoration Swift’s fans had noticed on a bookshelf behind the singer during the podcast.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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They're barred from making disparaging remarks verbally or in writing and are prohibited from interrogating the children about what occurs with the other parent.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Inquire (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire%20%28of%29. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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