Example Sentences

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She asks really specific questions; then I discovered people are quizzing her in her local supermarket.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2016

One of the most haunting moments comes near the end when two people are quizzing each other on the most arcane facts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2015

Members of the Business Select Committee are quizzing lenders, consumer groups and a minister about the industry.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2013

The Marines, who presumably saw him last, are quizzing everyone remotely concerned.

From Time Magazine Archive

"A blessed way to be spending the evening," muttered he to himself; "and maybe these rascals are quizzing me all this time."

From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Lever, Charles James