as in looking (into)
to search through or into
the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall
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This comfy, chic matching set is perfect for long travel days, walking along the beach, exploring a new city, and going out to dinner with friends and family.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
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As the state pushes cities to build more low-income housing while tax credits, grants and other public funding sources are increasingly hard to come by, San Jose is exploring new financing tools.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The message came as White House staff circulated updates about correspondence between Willis and House Judiciary Committee Republicans, who were investigating possible political motivations behind her prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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Assemblymember Kim has spent years investigating how those rules contributed to wage theft in home care.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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British counter-terrorism officers, some wearing protective clothing, are examining the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police said an unnamed group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying dangerous substances.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Now, however, there’s confirmation that the FBI is examining DNA evidence recovered from the scene.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Inquiring (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring%20%28into%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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