Examples of screening in a Sentence
methods of screening for cancer
Players must pass three random drug screenings.
Federal agents handle passenger and luggage screening at the airport.
The company will be conducting applicant screenings Wednesday.
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At the reception center, deportees undergo health screenings and receive vaccines.
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Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
After the screening, the Mariachi Estrella de América performed on stage a setlist of Juan Gabriel’s hits, followed by a fireworks display that lit up every corner of the square, honoring the life, talent, and music of the Mexican singer-songwriter.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
The actress arrived at A24’s screening of the film at Regal Union Square wearing Boudoir Bow mules — a black leather style featured in the label’s spring 2026 collection by Sarah Burton.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
The yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
After the screening, the Mariachi Estrella de América performed on stage a setlist of Juan Gabriel’s hits, followed by a fireworks display that lit up every corner of the square, honoring the life, talent, and music of the Mexican singer-songwriter.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
The actress arrived at A24’s screening of the film at Regal Union Square wearing Boudoir Bow mules — a black leather style featured in the label’s spring 2026 collection by Sarah Burton.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
The yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screening. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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screening
noun
screen·ing
ˈskrē-niŋ 
: a net (as of metal or plastic) used especially for screens
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