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Recent Examples of inquire
The Lenexa Public Market is currently looking for something to replace Cosmo Burger, which will leave to pursue a standalone location at 1813 Locust St.
The city is asking for inquiring parties to submit a vendor interest form at lenexapublicmarket.com/get-involved.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Grier said no team has called inquiring about a trade for the eight-time Pro Bowl receiver.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
When another investigator in non-Jewish clothing inquired about a standard wash, it was given to him.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Their friends, neighbors, and even Joel’s therapist, Gail (Spring TV MVP Catherine O’Hara), all notice their silent feud and even inquire about its cause, but to no avail.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Grier said no team has called inquiring about a trade for the eight-time Pro Bowl receiver.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
When another investigator in non-Jewish clothing inquired about a standard wash, it was given to him.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Their friends, neighbors, and even Joel’s therapist, Gail (Spring TV MVP Catherine O’Hara), all notice their silent feud and even inquire about its cause, but to no avail.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire
Verb
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Healthcare providers consider your medical history and ask about symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Three Manhattan federal prosecutors resigned on Tuesday after saying the Trump administration had asked them to admit wrongdoing in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case as a condition of their return.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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One significant section of the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study will examine the best long-term solutions to the saltwater intrusion phenomenon.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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With information about each respondent, researchers can examine in more detail the sources and causes of these changes.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the district’s defense that the books are being used to promote respect for others and to show that the world is diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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But some experts have questioned the validity of a player excelling at both positions at the pro level.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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