1
as in examination
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an examen of the president's assassination that has been plagued by controversy since its original publication
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2
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
an insightful examen of the poet's works
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Wise's role at the Justice Department drew criticism from congressional Democrats.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Anyone can trigger an adult protection investigation by calling The Florida Abuse Hotline, 1-800-96 ABUSE.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ecological critique of carbon-intensive circulation becomes intertwined with the claim that highly mobile audiences can only produce superficial engagement.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The jibes will likely keep coming even though the critiques are unfair and far from the truth, said RUSI's Rowlands, who was a captain in the Royal Navy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Either Empire or Lowe’s will handle future customer service inquiries and warranty claims.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The realms of philosophy and religion have sometimes intersected in conducting such inquiries as these.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, that review gave no indications that their origins were extraterrestrial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inside the University of Texas at Arlington planetarium, students and space enthusiasts gathered to witness the next chapter in lunar exploration.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Examen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examen. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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