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detection

[dih-tek-shuhn] / dɪˈtɛk ʃən /


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Derbyshire Dales District Council said Helen Lowe, of North Park Farm, Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, built the dwelling, which was "deliberately concealed to avoid detection" and did not have planning permission.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

They expected her alone to keep the traditional ways, which her brothers, now among the barbarians, could fumble without detection.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston




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