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screenings

British  
/ ˈskriːnɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. refuse separated by sifting

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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UCLA’s archive has also smartly programmed a pair of matinee-type films for its morning screenings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Long-term habits matter more: eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, protecting your skin and attending routine health screenings.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The lobby is turned into a makeshift red carpet for women in elaborate gowns on their way to screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Several African countries are taking precautions by tightening border screenings and preparing health facilities.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Time, and repeated screenings, have endowed the memory with a menace the original did not possess.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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