pretests

plural of pretest

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Noun
  • The two partnered for hypersonic missile tests from the pad in the last two years, but the pad has also hosted commercial launch providers, including a pair of Astra Space launches, under a lease agreement with Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • Yet some 20 states — including New York — used English-literacy tests to suppress minority votes, and had for decades.
    Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Last June, Clarkson, with his typical blunt humor, advocated that men undergo routine prostate exams to ensure early detection.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
  • Fort Worth Independent School District students showed improvement on spring 2026 STAAR exams across nearly all grade levels in reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.
    Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
  • The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.
    Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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“Pretests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretests. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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