sample

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She added that the sample size for the pre-AI op-ed test was 4,344 articles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When the district’s cybersecurity team reached out to a small sample of commenters to verify their identities, a majority of respondents said that they had not submitted the comments in their names.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In the absence of a fresh census, it has relied on sample surveys - from consumption expenditure to labour force data - with the statistics ministry working to keep them broadly representative.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Because the sample was carefully sealed and protected, it provides a rare and reliable record of Bennu's original chemistry.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“Take these anchovies. Free sample to get you started.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn