Example Sentences

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Astrophysicists from Trinity College Dublin are scanning the Universe for "technosignatures" emanating from distant planets that would provide support for the existence of intelligent, alien life.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

The Lochgarry, which was recently given protection under law, is just one of the wrecks that Colin and his team are scanning and mapping.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

The concerns add to existing ones including the unlawful cutting of mangroves, fires, illegal construction and fuel pollution in rivers that the Amerindian women are scanning in the Barima-Mora Passage in northern Guyana.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

Don’t let that cover you; they are scanning your phone.

From The Verge • Apr. 26, 2022

But even as he starts folding t-shirts again, his eyes are scanning the carpet.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller