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as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
it seems odd that someone would want two stoves, so you'd better query that order
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as in asked
to put a question or questions to
queried the professor about the assignment
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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
once the statement was given, the press secretary allowed reporters to query the President
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Recent Examples of queried
Also key is its app, which queried me about my regular sleep habits and upcoming flights before producing a schedule that told me when to take which pill, when to eat and drink, when to sleep, and when to wear the glasses.
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Tim Neville, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
Multiple times during the sit-down, Sorkin queried Pichai about his outlook for the growth of the overall AI sector.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Amid censorship and repression, truth is a rare commodity, and stating a humble and obvious truth, like the boy who queried the Emperor’s new clothes, can have a decisive effect.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Chelsie was then queried about her best moves; Makensy was asked about her social game.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
The means test queried how much money the debtor and dependents would require to live in retirement.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
None of the hospital systems queried directly answered the questions.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
However, the major Arizona hospital systems queried, when asked, declined to provide that information to The Republic.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
When queried about what drives Pamela Hopkins’ continual success in the country music scene, Stover quickly credited her relentless work ethic and her knack for storytelling.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
Tim Neville, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
Multiple times during the sit-down, Sorkin queried Pichai about his outlook for the growth of the overall AI sector.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Amid censorship and repression, truth is a rare commodity, and stating a humble and obvious truth, like the boy who queried the Emperor’s new clothes, can have a decisive effect.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Chelsie was then queried about her best moves; Makensy was asked about her social game.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
The means test queried how much money the debtor and dependents would require to live in retirement.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
None of the hospital systems queried directly answered the questions.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
However, the major Arizona hospital systems queried, when asked, declined to provide that information to The Republic.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
When queried about what drives Pamela Hopkins’ continual success in the country music scene, Stover quickly credited her relentless work ethic and her knack for storytelling.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queried
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Since the south coast club committed the first of their 11 errors leading to goals, critics questioned Martin’s unwavering commitment to his principles, primarily the dedication to playing out from the back.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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All five were interrogated for hours by detectives and ultimately implicated themselves.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Soldiers rushed in and seized his computers, interrogated his family, and arrested him.Daniel Darling, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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Texas Top Cop Shop is only one of several cases that have challenged the CTA pending before courts around the country.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Investigators examined the cell phone and found multiple text messages, but the information could not lead them to the suspect who tossed the firearm.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The judges should not block the program, which has been studied and reviewed and examined and evaluated.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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