1
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an inquiry into the origins of the universe
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Recent Examples of inquiries
The firm told The Associated Press there was a large number of inquiries among potential bidders.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The company is facing several legal proceedings and government investigations, including a federal securities class action lawsuit and inquiries from the SEC, USAO, and FTC.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Bank of America's virtual assistant, Erica (which handles customer inquiries and provides financial guidance), this year surpassed two billion interactions for 42 million clients since its launch.
—Ronan Burke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Further inquiries to the police lead nowhere.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
This intuitive tool engages visitors 24/7, answering inquiries, and improving user satisfaction.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The state agencies have advised the conclusion of those inquiries is likely months away.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Companies merely exploring their options could flag their inquiries as requests for information (RFIs), signaling vendors not to engage in aggressive sales tactics.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Trade tensions between China and the EU are not limited to electric cars, with inquiries launched by Brussels also targeting Chinese subsidies for solar panels and wind turbines.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The company is facing several legal proceedings and government investigations, including a federal securities class action lawsuit and inquiries from the SEC, USAO, and FTC.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Bank of America's virtual assistant, Erica (which handles customer inquiries and provides financial guidance), this year surpassed two billion interactions for 42 million clients since its launch.
—Ronan Burke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Further inquiries to the police lead nowhere.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
This intuitive tool engages visitors 24/7, answering inquiries, and improving user satisfaction.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The state agencies have advised the conclusion of those inquiries is likely months away.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Companies merely exploring their options could flag their inquiries as requests for information (RFIs), signaling vendors not to engage in aggressive sales tactics.
—R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Trade tensions between China and the EU are not limited to electric cars, with inquiries launched by Brussels also targeting Chinese subsidies for solar panels and wind turbines.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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