inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
is inspecting
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present progressiveof inspect (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Airbus is taking a conservative approach and is inspecting all aircraft potentially impacted -- knowing that only a portion of them will need further action to be taken," she added.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
Back at Kassie's home, she is inspecting the new carpet in her son's bedroom.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
Travel disruptions are expected to continue through at least midweek, according to Alaska Airlines, which is inspecting its fleet of 65 MAX 9s.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
Boeing is inspecting and fixing thousands of holes that were drilled wrong on the 737 MAX aft pressure bulkhead.
From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2023
For the second photo Arthur sticks out his tongue and says “Aaaaaah” like a doctor is inspecting his mouth.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
