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sampling

[sam-pling, sahm-] / ˈsæm plɪŋ, ˈsɑm- /

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case

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instance

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exemplification illustration occurrence representative sample specimen

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cross section

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random sample

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representation sample transection

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example

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case illustration lesson object part pattern precedent symbol

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archetype citation copy excuse exemplar exemplification ideal original paradigm paragon prototype quotation representation sample specimen standard stereotype

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case history case in point for instance kind of thing

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illustration

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example explanation interpretation

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analogy case clarification elucidation instance model representative sample specimen

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case history case in point for instance

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instance

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detail example item occasion occurrence particular precedent proof reason

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exemplification exponent ground illustration representative sample specimen time

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case history case in point

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poll

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ballot count opinion survey vote voting

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canvass figures returns

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questionnaire

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application census survey

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canvass poll

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public opinion poll

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random sample

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grab bag straw vote

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representative

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archetype case embodiment epitome exemplar illustration instance personification sample specimen type

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case history

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atypical

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sample

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case fragment pattern piece specimen

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bit bite constituent element exemplification illustration indication individual instance morsel part portion representative segment sign typification unit

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case history cross section

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whole

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specimen

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copy exhibit variety

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case embodiment exemplar exemplification illustration individual instance model part pattern proof representation representative sort species type unit

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case history cross section

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whole

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taste

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bit bite touch

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appetizer dash drop fragment hint morsel mouthful nip sip spoonful sprinkling suggestion swallow tidbit tincture titbit trifle whiff wink

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canapé hors d'oeuvre soupçon

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lot

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The National Trust, who manage the beach, confirmed they had been notified that water sampling had "returned within normal limits".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The study, funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, involved sampling more than 500 snakes from two wildlife refuges in South Carolina and Florida, covering 29 species.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Here is a sampling of coverage from the MarketWatch technology team:

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He does not rely on anecdote alone but instead builds patterns from a wide sampling of Fourth of July orations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Under different circumstances, and if she were not still feeling so spectacularly well fed, Penelope would have been interested in sampling the wares of this promising-sounding establishment.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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