inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
are inspecting
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present progressiveof inspect.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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And in more cases, refunds are taking longer because retailers are inspecting returned items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
City housing officials said they’re aware of resident concerns in the buildings and are inspecting the properties weekly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
"Operational groups of rescuers and firefighters are inspecting buildings," the emergency ministry said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2023
In addition to a police investigation, he said fire and code enforcement authorities are inspecting the building and reviewing photos and video from the concert to determine if there were any violations.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
Moore writes: As I am on the subject of glass, and as the members of the Pan-American Congress are inspecting our magnificent metropolis, I wish to call their attention to two subjects.
From The American Architect and Building News, Vol. 27, No. 733, January 11, 1890 by Various
