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sample

[sam-puhl, sahm-] / ˈsæm pəl, ˈsɑm- /




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To determine which explanation was correct, the researchers used an advanced combination of sample preparation and materials characterization techniques.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Bo Jiang, a researcher who worked in Gillison’s lab at MD Anderson, recalled feeling terrible after accidentally damaging a scarce tissue sample.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Officials lifted warnings for the Redondo Beach Pier after recent water sample results showed the levels were within state standards.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

He told BBC Radio Wales Drive that Renshaw bosses had visited one of his two restaurants in north Wales to sample its traditional menu and agreed to make it available to Wimbledon diners.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Feathers sits on the ground and scoops soil into a sample pouch.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

The pragmatic frugality of the warehouse club’s free samples and jumbo packaging, the seasonal specialties and its Kirkland brand dupes make shopping a bit more exciting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The identification of the victims has been delayed by difficulties collecting DNA samples from relatives, some of whom are travelling from abroad.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Testing kits require tiny stool samples which doctors check for blood, helping to detect bowel cancer early.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

To investigate Mount Etna's history, the researchers analyzed rock samples spanning roughly 500,000 years of volcanic activity.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

“Maybe collect hair and fiber samples like they do on TV.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

Only after Norwegians have sampled a bunch of different sports do they specialize in one.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Their comback album, Arirang, is a celebration of their roots - named after a traditional Korean folk song, which is sampled in the opening track Body to Body.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

However, during its investigation, the FDA also sampled and tested the company’s cheese.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Snakes sampled in Georgia were much more likely to test positive for Oo, while Ro infections were found only in Florida snakes.

From Science Daily May 26, 2026

“I’ll have you know that Mr. Ice, as he referred to himself, sampled that track from the greatest band in the history of bipedal man.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

One of the biggest challenges is sampling bias because animals actively guarding eggs are much easier to notice and photograph than species that provide no parental care.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Using a technique called riverfly monitoring, the sampling looks at levels of invertebrate life in the water, which means any pollution or deterioration in water quality can be quickly detected.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

What’d you make of the Notorious B.I.G.’s sampling “Rise” for his “Hypnotize”? How could you not like that record?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The first HBC generation will be available for customer sampling next year, and the second generation will follow in 2028.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Under different circumstances, and if she were not still feeling so spectacularly well fed, Penelope would have been interested in sampling the wares of this promising-sounding establishment.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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