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sample

[sam-puhl, sahm-] / ˈsæm pəl, ˈsɑm- /




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Between rounds, they might sample crispy pork belly or a $45 espresso-dusted ribeye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The trade association for the nursing-home industry downplayed the report, arguing it was based on a small and out-of-date sample.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

When Stafford obtained the warrant for Perkins’ arrest in November, he also secured a search warrant to collect a sample of her saliva.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

While the sample size was limited, Avello notes that none of the items tested met U.S. safety standards.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

‘I is happy to let you sample it,’ the BFG went on.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl




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