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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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Three of the companies agreed to limit production lines of standard dry containers, install surveillance cameras to enforce the limits, and to not build any new manufacturing facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The step enables the Africa CDC, based in Ethiopia, to mobilise extra resources including emergency response teams and surveillance operations.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

However, the FTC conducted a study finding eight different companies functioned as intermediaries to facilitate surveillance pricing for over 250 companies across grocery,  apparel, home goods, convenience, car rentals, online casinos and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

It has also urged nearby countries to "enhance their preparedness and readiness", including surveillance at health facilities and communities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Dad’s even lined the perimeter with additional surveillance cameras.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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