as in samples
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a television ratings service that monitors the viewing of a representative cross section of the general population
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This year, over 200 sponsors will educate attendees on their brands through live activations and free samples.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025 -
At the heart of the festival is a marketplace inside the convention center, with food producers, community organizations and restaurants handing out food samples to thousands of foodies passing through throughout the weekend.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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What better way to nestle into cozy season than a soup swap or soup tasting where everyone can share small samplings of their favorite recipe?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Whether its nodding to British brands, or paying homage to visiting leaders — like when Middleton wore Dior to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron to Windsor in July — her wardrobe selections consistently carry multiple meanings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Cross sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20sections. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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