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screening

[skree-ning] / ˈskri nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hiding
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
in plain view obvious




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The researchers caution that larger prospective trials are still needed to determine how well MethylScan performs in real-world screening.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

"The in-service evaluation in England will help inform a recommendation from the UK NSC whether screening for SMA should be included as part of the newborn blood spot screening programmes across the UK," it added.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Bruno works as a voice-over actor and attended a screening of the film Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

The remaining amount is allocated across programs for "awareness and prevention," "screening and assessment," "referral, linkage, and coordination," implementation and evaluation.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Given the policies of the military, Scruggs was surprised when the army announced there would be a screening of the popular antiwar movie Alice’s Restaurant.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

Over the weekend, a commentary by state-owned Beijing News warned that cinemas risk "losing the trust" of viewers if they "continue to lower their standard" with additional screenings of Niu Lai.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The entertainment company combines movie screenings with live theatre performances and themed environments, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in their favourite stories.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

For ICE, medical conditions that had the highest number of claims included screenings for tuberculosis and other diseases and treatment for hypertension, chest pain and type 2 diabetes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Even fans of premium screenings acknowledge that the experience depends heavily on the theater.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

We were warned that we could be targets, and for weeks we carefully hauled our mail packages to the federal courthouse for X-ray screenings before opening them.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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