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screening

[skree-ning] / ˈskri nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hiding
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
in plain view obvious




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The lower level contains an incredibly versatile room that’s currently used as a gym, but could also be well-suited to serve as a screening room, game room, or even an additional bedroom.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Join us for a discussion of the latest developments in sanctions, export controls, investment screening and international trade compliance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Uganda has also "intensified traveller screening at Entebbe International Airport and all land border crossings, supported by screening at designated road checkpoints", it added.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Any potential screening test would need to be accurate, affordable, reproducible, and ultimately shown to improve patient outcomes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Last the rear guard—more knights in plate and mail, with a screening of outriders following half-hidden to make certain no foe could steal up on them unawares.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Nigerian authorities have announced enhanced screenings for international airport arrivals.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Like the nuns in Sister Agnes’ convent, the once-sheltered public responded with animalistic haste, selling out screenings nationwide.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The study noted that Iowa’s broader coverage and access to screenings could be contributing to its rising cancer rates by increasing detection of slow-growing tumors at earlier stages, some of which may not be lethal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Assessing 50 male competitive cyclists, Keay found in her initial screenings that nearly half had poor bone health and 25% were suffering from REDs.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

This meant I'd have to justify my daily screenings with a homework assignment.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris


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