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examination

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




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One could easily read the film as a meta examination of Neill’s work, of the kinds of characters he was drawn to, the ones that no audience member could soon forget.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Except, in the midst of that project, McElwee’s focus shifts, delightfully, to his disastrous love life and the fascinating women he meets in his travels, becoming a deeply humane examination of modern courtship.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

TD Securities’ examination of China’s fiscal balance suggests local officials are focusing on debt cleanup.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Overlaying the rescue of the boy and the identification of the abductor is a nuanced and troubling examination of trauma and how it creates its own kind of prison.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The doctors found it among blood and tissue cut out and moved to a basin for examination.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

This often includes blood tests, chest imaging, cancer screenings, and other examinations.

From Science Daily Jul. 1, 2026

In the room with LaPorte was Larry Stewart, a forensic expert hired by Hsieh’s family, who also conducted his own examinations of the document.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

"I couldn't concentrate at all," said the 21-year-old who is studying political science while preparing for government examinations.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Sentencing, Judge Huw Rees said these examinations should have been performed by qualified doctors and Eburne flouted the rules in a "brazen" manner.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

“How many do you have?” asked the doctor following our rapid examinations.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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