detected

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Environmental Protection Agency said its air monitors had not detected toxic airborne chemicals, but environmental experts were skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Since researchers first identified the disease about 20 years ago, it has been detected in many snake species.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Along with Ituri, cases have been detected in DR Congo's North and South Kivu provinces, which border Rwanda.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The crisis began late last week when authorities detected a leak in the tank, and subsequently a crack, though they did not say if the two were related.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Promptly ordered to Moscow, the sub commanders were reprimanded for “allowing” themselves to be detected by the Americans.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin