sampling
Example Sentences
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Currently, sampling tends to be so infrequent that it doesn't catch the movement of the contamination.
From Salon
Sewage sampling became particularly useful last year as more people opted for at-home tests, which aren’t counted by health agencies, experts say.
From Scientific American
Improvements in DNA sampling techniques and more powerful analytical capabilities changed that.
From Science Magazine
Protocols for disinterring, sampling and reburying human remains were established in consultation with local religious leaders and community stakeholders.
From New York Times
And that’s just a handful of the artists included in this sampling of the collection of Oregon art collector and real estate developer Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation.
From Seattle Times
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