inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
were inspecting
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past progressiveof inspect.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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On Friday, the sheriff’s department said investigators were inspecting the information in a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
The statement on Telegram added that investigators were inspecting the scene and carrying out forensic analysis including "medical and explosive examinations".
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
SkyWest said its flight was operating as United Express and maintenance crews were inspecting the aircraft late Tuesday, WBBM-TV reported.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Cdr Gardiner, from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said investigators were inspecting the building and more information about the cause of the fire was expected later in the week.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2022
“We didn’t want to get out,” Groves remembered, “as we should have had to give some reason why we were inspecting the place.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
