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as in interviewing
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
surveyed the medical residents and found out that 60% of them don't think they get enough sleep
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as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
surveyed the books at the estate sale, fondly hoping to find a rare first edition
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Each list has been the product of surveying our reporters, editors, and partners around the world to determine who is leading in the sectors that will define the future, with an emphasis on business, climate, sports, the arts, and advocacy.
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Sam Jacobs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
This effort involves using multiple robots for various tasks, from surveying the buildings to measuring radiation levels.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2024
President Biden is in Florida this morning surveying the damage.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Three Core Areas of Interrelated New Risks Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers should begin surveying and gaining more understanding of the new landscape of cybersecurity risks that AI will bring to their worlds.
—Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sam Jacobs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
This effort involves using multiple robots for various tasks, from surveying the buildings to measuring radiation levels.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2024
President Biden is in Florida this morning surveying the damage.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Three Core Areas of Interrelated New Risks Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers should begin surveying and gaining more understanding of the new landscape of cybersecurity risks that AI will bring to their worlds.
—Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Intrigued by this finding, the research group designed a study examining how coffee might interact with the gut microbiome in more detail.Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The complaint further accused ADP & Associates Professional Inspections of not properly inspecting the ride before Tyre rode it.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy's next-door neighbor, Derek (Ted McGinley), is by his side attempting to help and inspecting the car by banging on it.Dory Jackson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The expansion reflects growing demand for premium formats in the Asia-Pacific exhibition market, where theaters are increasingly turning to specialized viewing experiences to differentiate from home entertainment options.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the 97th annual ceremony will be available for on-demand viewing on Hulu the following day, allowing more fans to experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night.Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Surveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveying. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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