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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

Salon reached out to scientists to inquire after the research paper's seismic conclusions, and discovered a surprising amount of rancor among skeptical geophysicists and seismologists.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2020

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

From The Guardian Jun. 12, 2020

Then you inquire after their goals and they mumble that perhaps 85, 87, 88 wins gets them to the playoffs.

From New York Times Jun. 28, 2018

“I wished to inquire after you—I didn’t see you at dinner.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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