examination
Example Sentences
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The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
A post-mortem examination is expected to begin on Wednesday, amid calls to promptly identify the bodies and investigate the circumstances of the deaths.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, Meta spent hours in cross examination trying to convince jurors that Kaley’s struggles were caused by other factors than social media, including a difficult family life and bullying at school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Both species were once grouped together with redeye bass, but closer examination revealed clear differences in appearance.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
The examination of his baggage took only a few minutes.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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