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
The inquest into Farquhar’s death revealed an empty bottle of Gordon’s gin, two empty wine bottles and a half-empty bottle of whisky were found on his property at the time of his death.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Robert will be the sorry face of Lumi’s failure for most of the inquest.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Farquhar, who was 78 at the time of his death on March 6, died after becoming trapped between his bed and a wall while intoxicated, according to the inquest.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
One of Congress’s most powerful oversight initiatives was its inquest into abuses by the CIA and other agencies.
—John A. Lawrence, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Robert will be the sorry face of Lumi’s failure for most of the inquest.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Farquhar, who was 78 at the time of his death on March 6, died after becoming trapped between his bed and a wall while intoxicated, according to the inquest.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
One of Congress’s most powerful oversight initiatives was its inquest into abuses by the CIA and other agencies.
—John A. Lawrence, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
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Besides the inquiries into Trump, the FBI in recent years also investigated Biden's handling of classified information as well as Biden's son Hunter for tax and gun violations.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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The protective order in this case prevents a full forensic examination of Sanford's cell phone.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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With this year’s addition of Mi Familia, director Gregory Nava now has three explorations of the Hispanic experience on the National Film Registry, the other titles being El Norte and Selena.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And, as studies and Bartell reminded me, most PFAS exposure comes from dietary intake, like drinking water contaminated with PFAS.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, it’s estimated that about three per cent of books published annually are translations, and less than five per cent of the titles reviewed in the New York Times Book Review, according to one study, were originally written in languages other than English.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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