as in samples
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a television ratings service that monitors the viewing of a representative cross section of the general population
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Immune response is assessed in the laboratory by analyzing blood samples of people who’ve been vaccinated, while efficacy assessments typically involve seeing how well a vaccine protects against cases of the disease.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026 -
But the tests, which start typically with urine samples, are easy to misinterpret and often wrong.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Oysterville Sea Farms is the place to see the best oyster beds and watch the boats come in and out and Goose Point Family Farm and Oystery offers samplings and oysters for purchase.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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From the quick grab-and-go selections at Martha’s Market to the dress-up atmosphere of the American Audubon Dining Room, there are plenty of options to satiate your appetite.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The wine list boasts around 500 bottles, including Italian wines (at least half are from the Valtellina region) and international selections.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Cross sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20sections. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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