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[sam-puhl, sahm-] / ˈsæm pəl, ˈsɑm- /




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The state lists a gym card, drug prescription and even a sample ballot as acceptable forms of ID.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

To be sure, this is a sample size of one.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

A licenced clinic checked the sample four hours after we received it and said all sperm cells were dead.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

“Teddy is a remarkable boy, and can’t be taken as a sample of other boys,” said Amy, in a tone of solemn conviction, which would have convulsed the ‘remarkable boy’ if he had heard it.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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