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examination

[ig-zam-uh-ney-shuhn] / ɪgˌzæm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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The move comes after nationwide protests triggered by the leak of a key medical entrance examination paper and a series of other recruitment scandals.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The firm said it would have to satisfy a list of conditions and receive a final examination from the OCC before it can become operational.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

But now that she’s at the top, everything she has ever said or posted will be under national examination.

From Slate Aug. 8, 2026

The immediate cause of the anger is a preliminary civil service examination held in April.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

In prison, Hale was given a neurological and psychological examination.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

"We have decided to provide free online coaching for various competitive examinations for our youth. We have the digital public infrastructure, and we have highly talented teachers and educators," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

After reviewing extensive mental health examinations of Lavie by defense experts, Judge Diego H. Edber questioned her truthfulness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

For many protesters, the prospect of uncertain employment after years of study and highly competitive examinations has become a symbol of a wider struggle for economic security.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

"Compromising the technology would be extremely difficult," he said, pointing to more than a decade of experience running large-scale computer-based examinations..

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

When they grew tired of that, they assumed the roles of Dr. Westminster and his equally qualified assistant, Dr. Eastminster, and attempted to perform medical examinations on Nutsawoo.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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