scanner
Example Sentences
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Mishka the Amur tiger was sedated in her habitat and transported to the scanner, where vets were looking for any bone and spinal changes.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 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
It opens directly to the TSA screening area where travelers load their bags and go through the body scanner, rather than requiring an additional stop where a TSA officer checks IDs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
As I boarded, I placed both my tickets in front of the scanner without worrying about what everyone behind me would think.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
I didn’t know any nineteen-year-olds who sat on the porch all day and listened to a police scanner.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - Middle School
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