inquire
verb (used without object)
to seek information by questioning; ask.
had inquired
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past perfectof inquire.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Bird flu tests could be run only by the CDC and public health labs until this month, even though commercial and academic diagnostic laboratories had inquired about running tests since April.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
Trisha Rogers, a fair worker stationed at the front door of the exhibition hall, told me that around 300 people had inquired about the consumption lounge’s opening since the exhibit’s 10 a.m. start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2024
Multiple pro-democracy activists told the Associated Press that police had inquired about their plans for Tuesday.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
"Unfortunately, we recently had a situation with a patient from the UK who had inquired with us about a particular procedure," Ms Baird said.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
When the butler reappeared in the drawing room some time afterwards to refresh the teapots, the employer had inquired if all was well.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
