- present participle of screen.
screening
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The department responded to questions about the state’s record on regulation with a statement that emphasized it requires schools to conduct background screening for owners and employees who have direct contact with students.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
It also suggests that future approaches to cancer prevention and screening may need to consider inherited genetics and the diversity found across human populations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Although routine screening generally begins at age 45 for adults at average risk, warning signs can appear earlier and should be discussed with a health care provider at any age.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Far from simply pressing a button, film projectionists must actively guide a screening, threading and splicing reels and closely monitoring for mechanical issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I figured the FBI would be screening your mail. And when I saw Andre’s posts online…” Camille and I swivel to stare at Andre, who looks embarrassed.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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A schedule of screenings will be provided to visitors as they enter so they can plan their day around what they’d like to see, and programming will be changed periodically through the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Al-Wahidi was killed only hours before one of those screenings, Egypt's last 16 match against Argentina, deepening the sense of loss among many Palestinians.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
This often includes blood tests, chest imaging, cancer screenings, and other examinations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026
The film is, in a way, a cinematic continuation of all of the real-life work Jolie has done to stress the importance of breast cancer screenings and genetic testing.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
We were warned that we could be targets, and for weeks we carefully hauled our mail packages to the federal courthouse for X-ray screenings before opening them.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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