surveying

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It was Monday and the officer, Shameem Sabbir, was surveying a seascape breaking into open conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

They’re a reminder that she’s the filmmaker, surveying a story that belongs to others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

She then spent an additional $60,000 on surveying, engineering and adding dirt to protect against flooding.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

"To understand when and why harmful microbial glycogen is produced, the team will next conduct larger studies surveying gut microbiome communities in ALS/FTD patients before and after disease onset," Burberry said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

“Good,” Brullo said, reining his horse and surveying whoever had first returned.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas