screened

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But the data surrounding colon-cancer rates is alarming, and getting screened is crucial to preventing colon cancer or catching it at an early stage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

It explains how he made it his tradition as president to read, after they were screened for threats, 10 letters each day from among the roughly 20,000 letters and emails sent to him daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To identify potential companies of interest, Barron’s screened builders included in the iShares U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A major review by the National Screening Committee said for every 1,000 men screened in their 50s, it would save two lives from prostate cancer over the next 15 years.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Meals were served in their rooms, and the clients were carefully screened.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck