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screenings

British  
/ ˈskriːnɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. refuse separated by sifting

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Screenings are also catching breast, lung and colon cancers at earlier stages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Screenings in the sensory 4DX format are similar in some ways to simulators - audience members are in seats that shake and move to mirror action scenes like car chases.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

Screenings now start as early as 9 a.m., slots that are no one’s first choice because who wants to schlep across town at that early hour?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2023

The pink popcorn was first available at the theater's Barbie Blowout Early Access Screenings on July 19 before it was sold at all participating Regal locations on July 20.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2023

Silver Screenings, in reply to his question, had answered, "Perhaps."

From Merton of the Movies by Wilson, Harry Leon