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[sam-puhl, sahm-] / ˈsæm pəl, ˈsɑm- /




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The sample included gorillas, orangutans, macaques, colobus monkeys, fossil apes and more.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The state even instructs county officials to accept sample ballots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"We are waiting for Daera Bathing Water to carry out sample testing and we will keep the advice against bathing in place until we know that the water is clear," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In the earlier years of the study period, the hedge funds in their AI sample outperformed non-AI hedge funds by a huge margin — around 6% annually.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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