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inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /


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Lee Barron, the Labour MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, said "local authorities have a duty to inspect and identify sites where contamination is causing unacceptable risks".

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Stupnikov named his battalion, and said he was out to inspect surveillance cameras and test the radio connection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Cells constantly inspect their proteins because damaged or incorrectly folded proteins can interfere with normal function.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

I went on missions to inspect fallen trees that needed removing, talked to neighborhood pastors who were upset about traffic or garbage collection, and often represented the mayor’s office at community functions.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Parties can’t begin until a resident assistant inspects the scene to ensure requirements are met—like offering a proportional amount of food if alcohol is served.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The four-person team inspects every admitted student’s application, taking nothing for granted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

“That’s why SCE grounds idle lines and inspects them,” Dunleavy said of the risk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

My eyes flood with tears as Dr. Wells removes the bandages and inspects his handiwork.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

“Our responsibility would be to make sure that any new track is inspected and safe for operations,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The Arkansas Department of Education does not regulate private schools once they’re open, and no one from the state inspected the Arkansas Times newsroom, the location we chose for our school.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

There they inspected the Declaration of Independence, which marks its 250th anniversary this year and which set out the path for American independence from the "tyrant" British king.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

When investigators inspected Enbody in 2025, they found ingredients imported from Chinese suppliers that weren’t registered with the FDA, including a box labeled retatrutide, public records show.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Mama put down her box and inspected it.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

In Saudi Arabia, local authorities were inspecting the aircraft and questioning both the crew and the passengers to determine what happened, two officials familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

It’s just before the midweek lunch rush at Langer’s Deli and owner Norm Langer is behind the already-busy sandwich counter inspecting a stack of newly sliced rye bread.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square, a typically bustling hotspot for tourists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

China's Premier Li Qiang was quickly despatched to the region, where he was seen inspecting debris removal - a rare visit by the country's second-most important leader so soon after a major disaster.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

There’s a spider inspecting its web up in the corner of her office.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender


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