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detection

[dih-tek-shuhn] / dɪˈtɛk ʃən /


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It likely delayed its detection and hampered efforts to deliver tests and treatment to the affected areas.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Emily Capodilupo, senior vice president of research at Whoop, says its sleep algorithms have been validated against polysomnography, and peer-reviewed studies found its sleep detection reliable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“There has been no detection of MMA in the community. Air monitoring continues to be performed in the immediate area for further surveillance until the cleanup is concluded,” the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"We have a confirmed positive detection of New World screwworm in a three-week-old calf," US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a briefing.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Sucking in a breath, I resisted the urge to raise my head and look around the restaurant, something that would only look suspicious and increase our chances of detection.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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