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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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Common arm positions used during screenings may make blood pressure appear higher than it actually is, potentially contributing to an incorrect diagnosis of hypertension.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Night rides must be booked days in advance to allow for security screenings, and capacity caps meant to prevent poaching and limit disruptions to the animals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Children’s developmental screenings and assessments would not be required to be conducted in a family’s language of choice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

It would be a new, permanent home for the NTFS, which would deliver training, as well screenings, masterclasses and events.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

They went to plays and operas and concerts in the parks, listened to string quartets and piano recitals in office-building lobbies, attended movie screenings, and visited museums.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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