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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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as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
an insightful examen of the poet's works
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
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And cornerback Mike Jackson, who had four pass breakups and an interception in the playoff game, dismissed criticism of Evero’s play-calling on the defense’s final drive.—
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The couple, who did not grow up knowing one another because of estrangements in their families, faced criticism from both sets of parents for the union.—
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The presence of state investigators on scene at the latest shooting by a federal immigration officer was notable, given federal authorities had previously blocked the BCA from participating in the investigation of the shooting of Good.—
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An investigation into the source of salmonella contamination is ongoing, officials said.—
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Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning thriller possesses a withering critique of the cruelty and corruption of an authoritarian regime, combined with a blistering sense of humor.—
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Or — another critique that persists to this day — downtown is too empty.—
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The lawmakers have pushed back against the administration and argued the Justice Department's inquiries are politically motivated.—
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Huawei, in response to CNBC inquiries, declined to comment on its intention to list or stay private.—
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The move marks a departure from past administrations, which have typically moved quickly to open Justice Department civil rights reviews of fatal encounters involving law enforcement, even when criminal charges were considered unlikely.—
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Eligibility is tightly defined by performance thresholds, with only chips operating below specific limits qualifying for case-by-case review.—
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Islands and small economies will be disproportionately affected, given the regions' dependence on seafood and nutrition, according to the study.—
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One in three would choose AI over humans for serious conversations, according to the study.—
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China's most prominent role is in Russia's Arctic zone, where it has been involved in mining, energy resources exploration and potentially in military exercises, said Grimsson.—
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The song is also an early exploration of love as a spiritual force.—
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“Examen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examen. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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