inquiries

[ in-kwahyuhr-eez, in-kwuh-reez ]

/ ɪnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɪn kwə riz /

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the plural of inquiry.

QUIZZES

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

Inquiries will be accepted only via Western Union telegram or rotary phone.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He often receives inquiries from sellers eager to verify that their items are authentic.
Dismembering History: The Shady Online Trade in Ancient Texts|Candida Moss|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At first,” he writes, “the source was so nervous that he insisted I must make no inquiries for fear of exposing him.
Murdoch on the Rocks: How a Lone Reporter Revealed the Mogul's Tabloid Terror Machine|Clive Irving|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His work finally bore fruit when Theresa May, the current home secretary, announced the formation of the inquiries Monday.
Alleged U.K. Parliamentary Pedophile Ring Hushed Up for Decades|Nico Hines|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

His spokeman, Donny Ferguson, has not responded to inquiries on the Congressman's whereabouts.
Where Is Rep Steve Stockman?|Ben Jacobs|January 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He told, in answer to the volumes of inquiries that everything was all right, and that the book would appear soon.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
Aunty Rosa made personal inquiries as to Black Sheep's progress and received information that startled her.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II|Rudyard Kipling
In reply to further inquiries, he told the story as he had heard it in France.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
She checked these useless inquiries; they gave rise to painful and humiliating conjectures.
The World Before Them|Susanna Moodie
He was on his way to make some inquiries of a firm of solicitors, Messrs. Kedge and Reck, strangers to him in all but name.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood