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Recent Examples of datum Tuesday's data comes from the annual Current Population Survey, a sample conducted by the Census Bureau early each year. Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026 Because the data required to connect incentive dollars to revenue outcomes has historically lived in spreadsheets, finance leaders have had little basis to demand better. Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Per Peacock and Nielsen data, the fourth season was the show’s biggest to date, with viewership up 72% over Season 3. Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 Officials have long pointed to data suggesting the format was popular among fans despite some mixed reviews from drivers since its debut in 2021. Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for datum
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Noun
  • The administration has made substantive steps to begin work on a number of projects, despite the fact they are still being litigated.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Miami's case for making the College Football Playoff is secure, given its high ranking to start the season and the fact that the Hurricanes just need to win the ACC title to get an automatic bid.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The woman who had compiled the Handy Hints book helpfully explained these technical details to Flynn, whispering in his ear like someone translating a foreign language.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The scalloped trim along the front pockets is an unexpected detail that sets them apart from a standard pair of pants, while the relaxed silhouette is still easy to style with sweaters, tees, and button-downs.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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