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as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an inquiry into the origins of the universe
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as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Social media can provide a great way to keep people posted without having to exert the energy involved to personally reply to each inquiry.
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Nicole Pajer, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Expect hearings on Trump's handling of federal programs and conflicts of interest — and potentially more impeachment inquiries.
—Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Imagine a customer-service AI tool that’s capable of handling 80% of inquiries or marketing teams generating personalized campaigns at scale.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
What else is going on City Council districts in Los Angeles could be radically reshaped by a state attorney general’s inquiry.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Pajer, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Expect hearings on Trump's handling of federal programs and conflicts of interest — and potentially more impeachment inquiries.
—Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Imagine a customer-service AI tool that’s capable of handling 80% of inquiries or marketing teams generating personalized campaigns at scale.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
What else is going on City Council districts in Los Angeles could be radically reshaped by a state attorney general’s inquiry.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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The White House and Justice Department did not return requests for comment.Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors for the Commonwealth's Attorney in Floyd County outlined the evidence in a court filing responding to a request for a reduced bond by one of the defendants, 24-year-old Michael McKinney III, who is accused of killing 39-year-old Amber Spradlin, according to court records.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Oct. 2024
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Despite the current uproar, Pirelli's examinations have reported no anomalies so far, although FIA's investigation on the matter remains ongoing.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Street also has three active court cases that have been suspended pending a mental competency examination assessing his fitness to participate in his own legal defense and stand trial.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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And while there are still many questions researchers want to explore around EDCs, organizations like the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that researches and advocates for safer products, are encouraging individuals to take steps to avoid exposure.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Frequently asked questions Is there a wrinkle serum that really works?Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Synthetic crowds will serve as powerful tools for exploration, testing, and validation, offering organizations the ability to scale knowledge and reduce the costs of experimentation.John Winsor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Perseverance to continue exploration of Mars Before the year is out, Perseverance is expected to summit the Jezero Crater and begin a quarter-mile drive to another area where orbital data shows is rife with light-toned, layered bedrock.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Proof News also found a gap in accuracy depending on language: 52% of the responses to questions asked in Spanish queries contained inaccurate information compared to 43% of responses to questions asked in English.Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Traditional marketing teams are now equipped with AI tools that can mine, query and prompt for insights, empowering teams to make more informed decisions, from campaign optimization to creative production to budget allocation.Forbes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The state's 2020 election outcome has been confirmed by recounts Trump paid for, court rulings, a nonpartisan state audit and a study by a prominent conservative group.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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This straightforward, beautiful character study exemplifies neither radicalism nor schizophrenia, although Pierre’s persistent dissatisfaction indicates a larger and recognizable alienation from the trash and decadence of most new films.Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Users can stick the probe in the meat at the start of cooking and then get alerts via smartphone app when it’s done.Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Police have not said how the woman got inside the oven or provided further public updates amid their probe.David Chiu, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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