samplings

plural of sampling
as in samples
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole a sampling of shoppers said they preferred fresh orange juice over frozen

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Recent Examples of samplings There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 The cases of Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can live in mist and water systems, prompted the SNHD to conduct environmental samplings at the Wynn, confirming its systems were infected with the bacteria. Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026 That event is followed by the fan-favorite Main Event on Friday, where chefs bring small bites, wine, beer and craft cocktail samplings. Tribune News Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 Oysterville Sea Farms is the place to see the best oyster beds and watch the boats come in and out and Goose Point Family Farm and Oystery offers samplings and oysters for purchase. Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 What better way to nestle into cozy season than a soup swap or soup tasting where everyone can share small samplings of their favorite recipe? Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 At the market’s Shed 5, the Detroit Sandwich Day Party brings together sandwich enthusiasts for a wide array of sandwich samplings from metro Detroit restaurants and bars. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • The arrival marks the beginning of the mission’s most important phase as scientists prepare to investigate the asteroid up close and eventually collect samples for return to Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board detected the elevated bacteria levels after testing samples collected in late June, State Parks officials said.
    Madison Smalstig July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • After two rounds of fan voting and player selections, the starting lineups, pitchers, and reserves have all been chosen.
    Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • Official selections will compete for the Mickey’s Chair Award, selected by the audience.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026

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