as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Recent Examples of inspection
After several inspections, city officials issued a code compliance order to the Krishna Hotels entity.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Trucks are required to be individually licensed, including passing a health inspection and getting a permit from the city of Citrus Heights, Satvinder noted.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Firefighters at Station 26 on S Tryon Street first reported concerns and prompted a series of inspections by the city.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The city today is processing fewer permits and conducting fewer inspections than during the post-COVID rush of 2021 and 2022, according to budget documents.
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Mark Dee
june 24,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Trucks are required to be individually licensed, including passing a health inspection and getting a permit from the city of Citrus Heights, Satvinder noted.
—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Firefighters at Station 26 on S Tryon Street first reported concerns and prompted a series of inspections by the city.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The city today is processing fewer permits and conducting fewer inspections than during the post-COVID rush of 2021 and 2022, according to budget documents.
—
Mark Dee
june 24,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inspection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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Stores would also have to be at least 1,000 feet from schools, hospitals, playgrounds and drug treatment facilities, while the CCA could maintain a public licensee registry, create a tip line and audit ownership and financial relationships.
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The audit forecasts the Space Coast will be near capacity by 2028 or 2029, and projects as many as 268 launches by 2030.
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As the race progressed, Schlossberg received heavy media scrutiny by The New York Times with reports of high turnover inside his campaign and allegations of erratic behavior.
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The revelation about the IRS seizure comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over taxpayer funds used to fight the homelessness crisis.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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