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detection

[dih-tek-shuhn] / dɪˈtɛk ʃən /


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"This detection should not cause panic, but it should reinforce the importance of awareness."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“There has been no detection of MMA in the community. Air monitoring continues to be performed in the immediate area for further surveillance until the cleanup is concluded,” the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

UnitedHealth Group, which insured some Perfect Child patients, said “it is not at all uncommon to see ABA providers change names and” tax identifiers to avoid detection of potentially fraudulent billing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"This encouraging milestone bears witness to the effectiveness of field interventions: early detection, medical care, contact tracing and community engagement," DR Congo's Institute of Public Health wrote on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Bin Laden was the world’s most wanted man and had eluded detection for years.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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