examiner
Britishnoun
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one who examines or inspects
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a person who sets or marks an examination
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law (in the Republic of Ireland) a person appointed by a court to ensure the survival of an Irish public limited company
Example Sentences
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The medical examiner cited a “spontaneous rupture” of blood vessels in the brain caused by an underlying medical condition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
County medical examiner raises new questions about the sudden death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The flu-like symptoms that she had off-handedly mentioned to her mother in the days before her death had in fact likely progressed so quickly as to prove toxic, the medical examiner told Ms. Crittenden.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Videos show Burke has a tattoo on one of his fingers matching the one reading "Shhh" that the Los Angeles County medical examiner previously revealed was on Celeste's index finger.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
“I think you are right,” Miss Volker agreed as Mr. Huffer reached into his jacket pocket and removed the medical examiner paperwork and certificate of death.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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