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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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The department said it had also enacted "quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance" in that area.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

With access to the satellite images, his team didn’t have to rely on surveillance drones that can be expensive and are more easily jammed or shot down by the Russians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Rather than focusing on a single virus strain, the AI system analyzed genetic information from Sarbeco coronaviruses collected through surveillance programs worldwide.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“There has been no detection of MMA in the community. Air monitoring continues to be performed in the immediate area for further surveillance until the cleanup is concluded,” the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He was to show up a little early, check for signs of surveillance, then take a seat.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin




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