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The phrase "merely inquired" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to convey that someone asked a question without any further intention or motive. Example: John didn't offer any help, he merely inquired about how I was doing.
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But the man merely inquired whether she belonged to the tribe of the British commander — she did not record her presumably sensible reply — and immediately vanished, along with his history and his motives).
A helpful agent using LivePerson at Igogolf.com recently unloaded $3,000 worth of gear on a golfer based in Mauritius who had merely inquired about import duties.
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The client must be made to understand that his lawyer is (ethically) duty bound -- to both himself and the client -- to not merely inquire, but to interrogate.
But inquire first.
Just inquire a bit.
Even if she was merely aware of the loan, she might have inquired along the way about its status, especially when she saw her parents struggling.
I inquired.
Flint inquired.
" Giles inquired.
others inquired.
she inquired.
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