screening

Example Sentences

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Autism researchers and advocates are working toward developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"This isn't screening for a head cold. This is screening for cancer. This is screening for a condition that could result in major surgery or even take your life," Dillon added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

New medical guidelines aim to head off damage early with lifestyle changes, screening tests and medication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

AI can take on some security functions, like quickly screening software for vulnerabilities, but it still makes too many mistakes to be a reliable guardian.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He moved ever so slightly to the right, screening Aunt Petunia from view, as though he thought Mr. Weasley might suddenly run at them and attack.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling