scan

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The Maryland researchers used Pangram to scan 251,442 newspaper articles, including 44,803 opinion pieces from the Journal, the New York Times and the Washington Post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Doncic, who had scored 40 or more points in each of his previous three games and five of his past seven, will have an MRI scan on Friday, Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In 20 cases, patient care fell "below the level that would have been expected", while around 250 patients require a repeat scan to "monitor any changes to bone density".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Even if they still meet with clients, there’s often some kind of upload process where you scan in your W-2s and 1099s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I scan the trees for any sign of dangerous predators.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera