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plural of retest

as in pretests

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verb

present tense third-person singular of retest

as in samples

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Noun

We were inspired from how many great discoveries that went on to revolutionize science and medicine came about from looking around in nature and finding these odd things—PCR [polymerase chain reaction] tests, for example, or CRISPR.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Ayo Edebiri passes both tests.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

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Marsalis samples his expansive repertoire in performance and is joined in conversation by the senior editor Nick Trautwein.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
The Weeknd has debuted an unreleased new song that samples one of the most iconic pieces of music in anime history, premiering the track live at the opening of the Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026

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For female models, those examinations include speculum and manual pelvic exams, along with breast exams.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Services include dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals, along with hearing evaluations and free hearing aids.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Verb

In fact, making the effort to maintain friendships can benefit you too, says Ayers, who researches the science of friendship and how to maintain connections.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Jeremy Weber, who teaches at Pitt and researches the policy and economics of environmental and energy issues, said there is a long-term downward trend that has faced the American steel industry and manufacturing as a whole in the country.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome's Gemelli hospital, also confirmed that the nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, also confirmed that the nodule was discovered by chance during routine abdominal examinations.

— Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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The Washington Post reiterated its call for a full and transparent investigation, though Israel rarely investigates settler violence fully.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault but separate charges from the FBI are expected as the agency investigates all incidents onboard flights.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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