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specimen

[spes-uh-muhn] / ˈspɛs ə mən /


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"We only had the one specimen, so I didn't want to take it apart," Voight said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“A newer classic old Hollywood style pool with arched fountains, surrounded by rolling lawns, specimen trees, rose gardens and dramatic views from the Observatory to Ocean sunsets,” the original listing description said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

With Aaron Bean's photographs, Anthony Bean's expertise, and help from the property owner in collecting a specimen, researchers were finally able to confirm that the species still survives.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Back to the garden center we went, bringing a leaf as a specimen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Everything smelled like a biology specimen, and with the first bite the red juice spurted out and ran down my chin.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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