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Recent Examples of retest
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Eddie’s parents reportedly demanded a retest of the samples, but the request was denied.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said advancements in technology allowed investigators to retest evidence collected from the murder scene for DNA.
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Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Against that backdrop, the stock's looks increasingly constructive, and the next move could be a retest of its recent highs and potentially a breakout to new 52-week highs.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Eddie’s parents reportedly demanded a retest of the samples, but the request was denied.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Always retest before applying additional lime.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said advancements in technology allowed investigators to retest evidence collected from the murder scene for DNA.
—
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retest
Noun
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
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The incident, which authorities are investigating, occurred 30 nautical miles (around 55 kilometers) southwest of Yemen’s Red Sea port of Al Hudaydah, UKMTO said.
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Following a December shooting incident that killed two and wounded eight, Brown University Professor Roberto Serrano allowed his students to take a midterm exam at home.
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Adult general education programs prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
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That survey sampled 800 likely Democratic primary voters, with 80% having a favorable opinion of Bennet compared to 9% unfavorable.
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At a traditional Heuriger, guests may even be able to sample Sturm at different points during fermentation, as multiple tanks develop simultaneously throughout harvest.
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Simulations let an intelligence test many possibilities before choosing a path.
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Two French psychologists, Alfred Binet and Théodore Simon, leaped at the invitation and created the first-ever practical intelligence test.
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Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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After taking placement tests, Christopher was enrolled in second grade and Mateo in fourth.
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Within about five months of taking the noncredit ESL classes, a professor encouraged her to take the placement test and move into English coursework for credits.
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“Retest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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