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detection

[dih-tek-shuhn] / dɪˈtɛk ʃən /


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The research team says greater awareness of colorectal cancer symptoms could help improve earlier detection.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Berlin pledged to tighten security laws to allow for faster detection and destruction of drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Regulators should instead embrace tools that address emerging risks, including stronger authentication of communications, improved detection and blocking of fraudulent activity, and clearer disclosure when consumers are interacting with AI systems.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The hedgehog detection dog is being trained by Conservation Detection Dogs NI and will track down the tags if they fall off and help locate hedgehogs more efficiently.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The horde circled northwards through the meadowlands until Cluny judged they were far enough from Redwall to escape detection.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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