trace
Example Sentences
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Scientists call this material tephra, and they can trace its spread across landscapes using both visual and chemical analysis.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
A huge operation is in place to trace people potentially exposed to the virus who have already taken flights home to numerous countries, including the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, the US and Switzerland.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
They also argue that it will make it harder for law enforcement to trace the movement of handguns and solve related crimes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It said it was working to trace all passengers and crew who got on or off the ship since March 20.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
His English was clipped by a faint accent I couldn’t trace.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing trace
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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Vocabulary of the Common Core
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