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a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
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An initial exam showed Violeta is in decent health and about 18 months old, the zoo said.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
Teal Wand Results Are as Accurate as Those From a Pap Smear
In a clinical trial of 600 patients, researchers compared HPV screening results from tissue samples people collected at home to the results from samples collected during an in-person exam.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 May 2025
Professional athletes who depend upon their vision for success don’t actually go routinely for a complete vision exam?
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Months 2-3: Following a gum graft, your periodontist may schedule additional exams or more frequent cleanings.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
Teal Wand Results Are as Accurate as Those From a Pap Smear
In a clinical trial of 600 patients, researchers compared HPV screening results from tissue samples people collected at home to the results from samples collected during an in-person exam.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 May 2025
Professional athletes who depend upon their vision for success don’t actually go routinely for a complete vision exam?
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Months 2-3: Following a gum graft, your periodontist may schedule additional exams or more frequent cleanings.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025
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The test works by measuring proteins beta-amyloid and p-tau217, which are believed to be hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The Cuba native, who turns 42 May 29, refused a field sobriety test and was arrested.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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On cross examination, defense lawyers questioned why Morgan has not rekindled her relationship with Ventura.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exam. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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