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Recent Examples of inquire
During initial conversations, politely inquire about how the company uses technology in their hiring process.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
When the Star-Telegram inquired about the program with Tarrant County, it was referred to a Commissioners Court Communication from June 8, 2024, which is an explanation of legislative changes that involve the Failure to Appear/Pay Program but not why it was implemented in Tarrant County.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
According to court records, on Nov. 22, 2021, North Little Rock police responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a U.S. Bank branch were told that a man who was later identified as Daniels had approached the bank on foot to inquire about opening a checking account.
—Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Many users online have inquired about where to get a harness like Solo's for their own big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
When the Star-Telegram inquired about the program with Tarrant County, it was referred to a Commissioners Court Communication from June 8, 2024, which is an explanation of legislative changes that involve the Failure to Appear/Pay Program but not why it was implemented in Tarrant County.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
According to court records, on Nov. 22, 2021, North Little Rock police responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a U.S. Bank branch were told that a man who was later identified as Daniels had approached the bank on foot to inquire about opening a checking account.
—Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Many users online have inquired about where to get a harness like Solo's for their own big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire
Verb
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But some Colombians have also asked the president to tone down his rhetoric against opposition leaders.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asked.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Every component of the compensation package may have different levels of negotiation flexibility, so each is worth examining carefully.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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