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inquire after

Idioms  
  1. Ask about the health or condition of someone or something. For example, She was inquiring after you in particular. [c. 1600]


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Should I inquire after my gift or just let this disappear into the ether, knowing that I helped someone I care about?

From Washington Post Feb. 23, 2023

A well dressed couple walk inside the store and with a haughty air inquire after a wooden chest.

From The Guardian Jun. 12, 2020

Critical, predatory eyes question our whole enterprise and inquire after our intentions.

From New York Times Mar. 4, 2020

As there were a multitude of lies to inquire after, these particular untruths were never corrected in the briefing.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2018

Though Nsia was not among their number, Dr. Trefusis had clamored for a place aboard their skiff, that he might come and inquire after our health and our part in the battle.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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