examples

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Recent Examples of examples That the ideal was so ancient, and the examples so few, is precisely what makes the discipline remarkable. Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026 One of the earliest examples of sampling technology, its peculiar tone was initially conceived so that anybody could play, say, a flute, by using a tape recording of that flute remapped onto the notes of a keyboard. Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 Now, one of the finest examples is set to headline the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction, taking place August 13 through 15. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 Those are just two examples of Russian FPV (first-person view) drones attacking civilians rather than military assets – a phenomenon that’s also playing out in the frontline cities of Kherson and Kramatorsk. Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Existing image-to-CAD systems need vast numbers of examples linking 2D images to working CAD programs, but creating those datasets is expensive and labor-intensive. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 Meanwhile, Larry’s examples of how to implement his vision were utterly banal. Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 Long considered one of the finest examples of colonial architecture to be found in Connecticut, the Ebenezer Grant House harbors a pleasant surprise. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 These are examples of smaller, but more effective use of AI that has been successful with my clients this year. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
Noun
  • Molecular testing — which uses polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, technology to search for cyclospora DNA in stool samples — is the most common way to test for cyclospora, according to Misra.
    Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The index allows researchers to measure mitochondrial activity at a scale and with a degree of precision previously unseen, and to process thousands of samples, compared to dozens just a few years before.
    Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • One complicating factor is those instances where players moved clubs during the tournament.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In both instances, Foreign Tongues by the Rolling Stones beats MCR to the throne.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • This bubbly look pairs a holographic mother-of-pearl-inspired base with graphic illustrations of sea life, including jellyfish, turtles, and cheeky fishtail (or mermaid tail) at the tips.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • In 1843, English botanist Joseph Hooker returned from Antarctica with samples and illustrations of plants from his expedition.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Yet several scientists told KFF Health News that the specimens most likely were indeed for use in developing mpox diagnostic tests.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Detectives later matched Hakim’s DNA to specimens found on the victim, according to court documents.
    Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Some evacuees are elderly care home residents, helped out the affected area by their caregivers and, in some cases, paramedics.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Currently, there are 1,792 active cases, according to official figures.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

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