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scanner

[skan-er] / ˈskæn ər /
NOUN
optical character recognition
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Except when it was his turn in the body scanner for VAR use.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

NordVPN Basic starts at $3.39/month for a 2-year plan, while the Plus plan at $3.89/month adds Threat Protection Pro, NordPass password manager and a data breach scanner.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Using a mobile lidar scanner, the team produced high-resolution three-dimensional models that captured cave walls, ceilings, passages, and chambers in remarkable detail.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert KitKat who will then share the evidence appropriately," it said.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

I tossed my Kellner & Newton Messenger Bag on the conveyer belt, double-checked all my pockets, and waited for Laleh to get the all-clear so I could take my turn in the scanner.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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