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sample

[sam-puhl, sahm-] / ˈsæm pəl, ˈsɑm- /




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The researchers found that interactions among many electrons were not required to explain the behavior observed in their sample.

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

Though it’s not a huge sample size, Ohtani restarted his throwing progression with catch play on Aug. 8.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The two set off for Moscow to try to get Kelly to the US embassy, hoping that Ustinov will be allowed to tag along -- and finally one day sample McDonald's.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

On the one hand, the reliance of high-income households on Social Security is very sensitive to the age of the sample.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Small dogs are adopted almost 2 times as fast as big dogs, at least in my sample.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

Pereira, DeVogelaere and the other researchers gathered samples and data that will probably keep them busy for months, and left instruments that will collect data until they return during a future expedition to collect them.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Nepal police began collecting DNA samples from relatives this week to build a database for identifying bodies, while families overseas will be able to submit samples in their home countries.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the suspected outbreaks, with food samples being tested for possible contamination.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The team compared healthy liver samples with liver tissue from people with alcohol associated hepatitis or cirrhosis.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

I only have a limited amount of room in my laboratory chamber, so I have to be judicious about what samples I collect.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

The score, while respectable, was still lower than a buffalo chicken Caesar she sampled in Syracuse and a Caesar wrap from Sweetgreen.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Perry and her partner, Canada's former prime minister Justin Trudeau, sampled the delights of Mykonos.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

He also wrote Teddy Pendergrass’ “Love T.K.O.,” which was famously sampled in Ahmed Lewis’ 1994 nostalgic hip-hop single, “Back in the Day,” among others.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

During his visit, Putin sampled fish roe and spoke to island locals, Russian state media reported.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

They had eaten funnel cakes and candy apples and jawbreakers but had not yet sampled the ice cream.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Furniture, vessels, porcelain, silver and a sampling of household goods populate a display that’s nonhierarchical.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Jive Bunny records typically used synthesisers and sampling to combine contemporary pop music with hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Other musicians would then be able to sync their performances to her pre-recorded vocals, either by sampling or in a full arrangement.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Today, the chef’s perfect Sunday is a foodie’s dream — sampling food from around L.A. by driving to different parts of the city, and savoring his alone time the entire day.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

I’m more nervous than excited as the judges come around to the tables, sampling foods and making notes on their clipboards with serious faces.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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