sampling

Example Sentences

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The inspector general’s office based its findings on a review of a selective or “purposive” sampling of 40 nursing-home inspections and admits the findings can’t easily be extrapolated to all facilities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The chip already has entered the customer sampling process, with production slated for later this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Smilowitz added that these fine details, like contamination during sampling or preparation, or if the products were tested in powder form or prepared formula, matter in understanding the results.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

“This count reflects only the animals that have gone through sampling and confirmatory testing in multiple labs,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

“I’ve been sampling potential cake candidates for breakfast.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein