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laboratory

[lab-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, lab-er-uh-, luh-bor-uh-tuh-ree, -uh-tree] / ˈlæb rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈlæb ər ə-, ləˈbɒr ə tə ri, -ə tri /
NOUN
testing room
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Until then, it took more than a week to get results from the nearest testing laboratory in Bunia.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

In few other realms of history has the contribution of laboratory science been so revolutionary as in the study of the bubonic plague.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

By integrating these datasets, the researchers were able to connect molecular changes observed in laboratory models with patterns found in humans.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

I think it is quite likely there are more cases—there’s a difference between a confirmed case that we know via laboratory testing versus seeing something on an animal.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“I hope I made you proud,” I say to the empty laboratory when Xander leaves.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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