findings

plural of finding
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as in discoveries
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time the scientists were thrilled with the finding of the new fossil

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Recent Examples of findings While the findings are important when thinking about how to make sports safer, the data is still preliminary. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026 Preliminary findings indicated a measurable reduction in particulate emissions associated with contrail formation when the G800 operated on the fuel. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 But decades’ worth of research has since produced a bunch of unexpected findings, and some aspects of the old idea have had to be adjusted—if not completely overturned. Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 In May, former UK health secretary Alan Milburn published the interim findings of his independent review into young people who are out of work. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The preliminary findings are the latest charges since Brussels opened its investigation in 2024 over concerns that the social media giant wasn’t doing enough to protect children online. Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 While Wise’s veterinary license remains active, McMahan said that anything pertaining to that license would have to come from the Attorney General’s Office, which would bring findings to the veterinary board. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 The camp owners, the Eastland family, ultimately pulled their license request, but that wasn't the end of the camp's story, as the state lawmakers published, on June 18, 2026, the findings of their months-long investigation into the tragedy. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The researchers published their findings in the journal Science last year. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
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Noun
  • However, extravagant demands from government litigators are better suited to generate breathless headlines than favorable court rulings.
    David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
  • With those rulings, the federal government has lost similar cases more than 10 times around its requests for details from 30 states and the District of Columbia.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast.
    Will Stone, NPR, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Completing their sentences with what sounds plausible is not preservation.
    Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.
    Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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