Example Sentences

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Scientists will scan and date the sediment layers, work out what microbial life they contain, measure levels of pollution and calculate how much carbon is buried in the mud.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

It will scan the globe daily with two of the science instruments.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

But Earth MRI is also planning hyperspectral surveys that will scan the treeless, arid surface for pay dirt.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 1, 2023

Speed up the process by taking your sample ballot too — poll workers will scan your quick check-in code.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2022

We wait around silently for a long time, until they take Erin into a room where they will scan her brain.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick