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Recent Examples of datum Sophie Chou contributed data reporting, and Mariam Elba contributed research. Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 Last week, Dover used some of its cash pile to make a small acquisition of German firm Sikora that will bolster its data center business. Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 12 May 2025 The Cobra Ball is designed for gathering data on ballistic missiles, a U.S. Air Force fact sheet reads. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 Real alpha comes from going the extra mile and getting critical data that no one else has. David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for datum
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Noun
  • The fact that the LCDE works in arcane mountainous regions of the Philippines where rebel groups also operate had periodically been used as a cudgel by security forces looking for a scapegoat.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 16 May 2025
  • What’s real and what was invented for the film are never clearly defined, but the facts surrounding its premise are all based on reality, and the authenticity of the film’s story and characters is undeniable.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The company's website says warehouses will open in: Pyeongtaek, South Korea in June 2025 Malmo, Sweeden in July 2025 Midland, Texas in July of 2025 The company declined to provide details on the locations when USA TODAY reached out for comment.
    James Powel, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • The details of the discussions were confirmed by five people with direct knowledge of them, including House Speaker Julie McCluskie and bill sponsor Rep. Jennifer Bacon.
    The Denver Post, Denver Post, 10 May 2025

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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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