as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspected the collie before the dog show
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Recent Examples of inspecting
Jimmy's next-door neighbor, Derek (Ted McGinley), is by his side attempting to help and inspecting the car by banging on it.
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Dory Jackson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The complaint further accused ADP & Associates Professional Inspections of not properly inspecting the ride before Tyre rode it.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Finally, keep inspecting your plants regularly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Hyundai dealers will make service repairs for free, including inspecting and replacing the ICCU and its fuse, if necessary, and updating the ICCU software, the recall report said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Former Correction Commissioner Louis Molina was accused last year of ordering his team to withhold critical information about jail conditions from the federal monitor tasked with inspecting the city’s progress on the 2015 decree provisions.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
Keep up with regular snow blower maintenance, including checking the air pressure of the tires, replacing the oil and fuel as necessary, and inspecting the belts, shear pins, skids shoes, and the scraper blade.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Most sales organizations struggle to manage reps consistently and proactively because managers are focused on inspecting down funnel deals, and don’t have the time or analytical expertise to translate a library of dashboards into individual rep coaching and accountability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program is specifically designed to help keep GI illnesses from spreading on cruises by inspecting vessels, responding to outbreaks, training ship supervisors, and more.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Dory Jackson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The complaint further accused ADP & Associates Professional Inspections of not properly inspecting the ride before Tyre rode it.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Finally, keep inspecting your plants regularly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Hyundai dealers will make service repairs for free, including inspecting and replacing the ICCU and its fuse, if necessary, and updating the ICCU software, the recall report said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Former Correction Commissioner Louis Molina was accused last year of ordering his team to withhold critical information about jail conditions from the federal monitor tasked with inspecting the city’s progress on the 2015 decree provisions.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
Keep up with regular snow blower maintenance, including checking the air pressure of the tires, replacing the oil and fuel as necessary, and inspecting the belts, shear pins, skids shoes, and the scraper blade.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Most sales organizations struggle to manage reps consistently and proactively because managers are focused on inspecting down funnel deals, and don’t have the time or analytical expertise to translate a library of dashboards into individual rep coaching and accountability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program is specifically designed to help keep GI illnesses from spreading on cruises by inspecting vessels, responding to outbreaks, training ship supervisors, and more.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Inspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspecting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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