as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
the police conducted an inquest into the case
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Recent Examples of inquest
As the World Cup winds down, the inquest into the Hillsborough disaster that killed 96 football supporters continues in England.
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
The inquest into his death has been adjourned until March 26.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
To that end, Harrow has to earn his initiation by demanding a formal inquest into Pruwet Richese’s death, which Valya hopes will lead to Desmond’s incrimination.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
And now, another inquest, another period of soul-searching to examine what has gone wrong, and how to put it right.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
The inquest into his death has been adjourned until March 26.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
To that end, Harrow has to earn his initiation by demanding a formal inquest into Pruwet Richese’s death, which Valya hopes will lead to Desmond’s incrimination.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
And now, another inquest, another period of soul-searching to examine what has gone wrong, and how to put it right.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
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Michael Washburn, Florida Department of Transportation spokesman, said he’s gotten inquiries about the shirts from a bowling team, veterans groups, national radio shows, and a British newspaper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Spokespeople for Virginia, Virginia Tech, VCU and Old Dominion either declined comment or did not respond to email inquiries.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Velasquez also remains out of jail custody, which has been his status since Bocanegra granted him $1 million bail and monitored release after a November 2022 preliminary examination that advanced his case toward trial.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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TikTok is not the first technology company with Chinese ties to face intense regulatory examination in Washington.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps slightly more explicit and definitely more feminist, but thoroughly goofy in its exploration of the proclivities of the title characters.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, robotic exploration of this region could determine whether the ocean was ever present — and if life could have existed within it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Building with wood instead of concrete and steel in 80% of new buildings would, according to a 2020 study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, help offset half of Europe’s construction industry emissions.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, a study by the International Journal for Educational Integrity found that AI detection tools produced inconsistent results, including false positives.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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