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examination

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




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In May, more than two million students who took India’s medical-school entrance examination were told their results would be canceled following allegations that questions had been leaked in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Tuchel's long examination of the options open to him continued on Saturday with the sight of two separate teams, one for each half, tackling a low-key friendly against New Zealand in Tampa's searing heat.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The seismic recordings also appeared unusual, prompting closer examination.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

"The examination of the documents confirmed doubts about the irregularity of the flag being flown," the prefecture said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He went to a doctor and requested a cursory, nonintrusive examination, but was told that only a blood test would enable the doctor to evaluate his kidney function.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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