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examination

[ig-zam-uh-nay-shuhn] / ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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It had been collected in 2011 by Dr. Zac Loughman and students from West Liberty University, making the discovery possible through the examination of existing museum specimens.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Court of Appeal previously heard there was no direct evidence of how the Dalmane was administered and that a post-mortem examination found a therapeutic dose.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The review will be the first comprehensive examination of the police department’s use-of-force policies in a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Two weeks ago, Fellenzer’s students took a midterm examination.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

The doctors found it among blood and tissue cut out and moved to a basin for examination.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

MRI examinations also failed to identify a significant reduction in joint inflammation attributable to embolization.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Mohn, a longtime underwriter of the museum’s flagship Made in L.A. biennial, said Ryan is extending the program’s impact by returning to participating artists for broader examinations of their work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

The internet is laden with Reddit arguments and academic examinations questioning Steinbeck’s portrait of her beastliness.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Millions of young Indians spend years preparing for such examinations, often paying for coaching and study materials.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

“I have good news for you, Jeremie. On condition, of course, that you do well on your examinations, which we are all confident you will.”

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple


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