as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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The images showed leader Kim inspecting the ship’s construction.
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Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
With the mapping comes additional regulatory scrutiny, as well as more stringent requirements for inspecting and maintaining utility infrastructure in high-risk areas.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
The Joint Commission, a private organization that accredits health care facilities nationwide, was at Perkins from April 1-4 inspecting the facility, interviewing staff members and reviewing procedures, according to emails from hospital leadership to staff members reviewed by The Washington Post.
—Katie Mettler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
The other, border officials say, happened at the Hidalgo International Bridge when officers began inspecting a Ford Explorer driven by a Mexican national.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2025
Staff will also explain what to look for when inspecting the hive.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
According to Doshi, Google takes a multilayered approach to inspecting those models, starting with benchmarks.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
Gomez was killed while inspecting electrical panels at the site, according to the suit.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The two were interested in buying it together as an investment but had some initial doubts about its authenticity — until inspecting the place in person.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
With the mapping comes additional regulatory scrutiny, as well as more stringent requirements for inspecting and maintaining utility infrastructure in high-risk areas.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
The Joint Commission, a private organization that accredits health care facilities nationwide, was at Perkins from April 1-4 inspecting the facility, interviewing staff members and reviewing procedures, according to emails from hospital leadership to staff members reviewed by The Washington Post.
—Katie Mettler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
The other, border officials say, happened at the Hidalgo International Bridge when officers began inspecting a Ford Explorer driven by a Mexican national.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2025
Staff will also explain what to look for when inspecting the hive.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
According to Doshi, Google takes a multilayered approach to inspecting those models, starting with benchmarks.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
Gomez was killed while inspecting electrical panels at the site, according to the suit.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The two were interested in buying it together as an investment but had some initial doubts about its authenticity — until inspecting the place in person.
—Vivian Marino, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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