specimen
Example Sentences
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“A newer classic old Hollywood style pool with arched fountains, surrounded by rolling lawns, specimen trees, rose gardens and dramatic views from the Observatory to Ocean sunsets,” the original listing description said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
That patient's specimen was taken on the ship, not in the US, Jackson said noting that there were two specimens collected from that patient, one of which was positive and the other negative.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Back to the garden center we went, bringing a leaf as a specimen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Unlike many similar finds, which often consist only of teeth, this specimen included a broader range of remains.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
Yes, he's lost some weight in the last month, but he's got a long way to go before he's any kind of athletic specimen.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Vocabulary lists containing specimen
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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