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as in pretest

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Noun

The debacle, which came on the heels of similar higher-education scandals, was linked to roughly a dozen student suicides, and a retest in June did little to calm public outrage. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 Eddie’s parents reportedly demanded a retest of the samples, but the request was denied. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

Even after this advance, BLSH would still need to climb roughly 170% from current levels to retest its prior high near 118. — CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 The Malaysian ringgit is likely to retest its year-to-date peak versus the dollar thanks to strong fundamentals, according to strategists. — David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retest

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Noun

After families submit an initial pretest for students, the district manages the weekly testing through mobile clinics that move from campus to campus.

— Howard Blume Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021
Every unit starts with a pretest, so teachers don’t waste time.

— Eva-Marie Ayala, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2021

Definition of pretest

Verb

No deaths have been reported, and authorities are investigating the causes of the outbreaks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Future treatments New cell and gene therapies for Huntington’s disease are being investigated, but researchers need ways of measuring what is happening inside the brain of a living person.

— Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigate

Noun

However, that is not the case for specialty ambulatory settings, particularly procedural fields like orthopedics, namely laterality, precise description of special tests, range-of-motion findings, procedure details and clear return-visit plans.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
How the tests actually work Most biological aging clocks rely on a process called DNA methylation.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of test

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Omissions typically include history elements, exam findings, medication details or assessment points.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Applicants must also pass an SAT-style entrance exam, which has long been a major hurdle, including for some recruits who speak English as a second language.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Reznor and Ross resampled and processed the original cue with tonal and textural shifts to mirror the deepening relationship between the two central characters.

— Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Days later, the city announced that resampling from 24 of the homes that had high lead levels found only two still above the federal action threshold — a drop that the NRDC says is almost impossible in less than two months.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024

Definition of resample

Verb

Most travelers get out and explore the destinations, and there are often free transfers in ports and complimentary tours to keep them busy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

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