as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
there's no need to conduct an inquisition about so trivial a matter
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What are all the rhymes that could possibly have to do with a crime or inquisition?
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 June 2024
It was put on hold this summer in the wake of a lawsuit that accused the U.S. government of improperly pressuring tech companies about how to moderate their sites and an aggressive inquisition from the House Judiciary Committee and its chair, Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 21 Mar. 2024
As Porter — of whiteboard fame — and Schiff demonstrated, reputations can be made and careers may be more fruitfully built in the TV studios of Washington, on the House floor or inside the committee rooms where inquisitions are broadcast from Capitol Hill.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo at 8) Luis’s pizza party is an olive branch to reunite the Gorga and Giudice families; Dolores is set off by Jackie’s inquisition and her own struggling relationship.
—Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2022
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 June 2024
It was put on hold this summer in the wake of a lawsuit that accused the U.S. government of improperly pressuring tech companies about how to moderate their sites and an aggressive inquisition from the House Judiciary Committee and its chair, Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 21 Mar. 2024
As Porter — of whiteboard fame — and Schiff demonstrated, reputations can be made and careers may be more fruitfully built in the TV studios of Washington, on the House floor or inside the committee rooms where inquisitions are broadcast from Capitol Hill.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo at 8) Luis’s pizza party is an olive branch to reunite the Gorga and Giudice families; Dolores is set off by Jackie’s inquisition and her own struggling relationship.
—Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2022
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Asked if there are any updates in the investigation, a spokesperson for the Phoenix Police Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ inquiry.Deena Zaru, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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The sketch even jokes at Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign’s text message inquiries and the TikTok shop taking over the platform’s algorithm.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Despite the current uproar, Pirelli's examinations have reported no anomalies so far, although FIA's investigation on the matter remains ongoing.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Street also has three active court cases that have been suspended pending a mental competency examination assessing his fitness to participate in his own legal defense and stand trial.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Perseverance to continue exploration of Mars Before the year is out, Perseverance is expected to summit the Jezero Crater and begin a quarter-mile drive to another area where orbital data shows is rife with light-toned, layered bedrock.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Synthetic crowds will serve as powerful tools for exploration, testing, and validation, offering organizations the ability to scale knowledge and reduce the costs of experimentation.John Winsor, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The state's 2020 election outcome has been confirmed by recounts Trump paid for, court rulings, a nonpartisan state audit and a study by a prominent conservative group.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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This straightforward, beautiful character study exemplifies neither radicalism nor schizophrenia, although Pierre’s persistent dissatisfaction indicates a larger and recognizable alienation from the trash and decadence of most new films.Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Police have not said how the woman got inside the oven or provided further public updates amid their probe.David Chiu, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Users can stick the probe in the meat at the start of cooking and then get alerts via smartphone app when it’s done.Jeff Wilser, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Inquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisition. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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