screened

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And if they are getting screened because of symptoms or a family history, it’s no longer considered a preventive test.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

To ensure experiences remain safe, Hasbro built out extensive real-time monitoring infrastructure where information is screened on the way in, as well as on the way out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Only "a few thousand" men who have a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test, according to the final recommendations of scientific advisers.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Senyek also screened for companies that look likely to cut their dividends—something that would likely cause their shares to fall.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Let me see,” he said, “fire screened, lights out. Leave the doors for Mrs. Dudley to close in the morning.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson