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screenings

British  
/ ˈskriːnɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. refuse separated by sifting

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The couple were impressed, they say, by the range of anonymous donors who had undergone "comprehensive health screenings" and psychological examinations.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead, they will be used to free up TSA agents to conduct the screenings they are trained to do, he said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Efforts to reduce costs without cutting the care offered include safety training, encouraging preventive care and on-site health screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The event will feature authors, poets, artists and podcasters across panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations and screenings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

This meant I'd have to justify my daily screenings with a homework assignment.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris