1.   Discreet inquiries about my Marital status were made through colleagues at the paper.

2.   He had also made discreet inquiries about a more permanent post, but once again his hopes were dashed.

3.   A son-in-law had already been dispatched to make discreet inquiries.

4.   Discreet inquiries were made.

5.   I began to make discreet inquiries, in my tactful way.

6.   In January, professor Berger says, Maitre asked her to make some discreet inquiries through family members in Germany.

7.   Not surprisingly, private investigators stand ready to make discreet inquiries.

8.   Orlando has been making discreet inquiries and has genuine interest in McDaniel.

9.   Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert, visiting the United States, said Thursday that several foreign diplomats in Israel had already made discreet inquiries about moving their embassies.

10.   Then, earlier this year on a lark she asked a friend to make discreet inquiries about Thomas.