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as in examinations
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 critiques
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
an insightful examen of the poet's works
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By age 14, Abergel had dropped out of school, taken his graduate record examinations and ventured to New York in hopes of one day joining the American Ballet Theatre.—
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Nardello is described as a global investigations firm with expertise in tracing company assets, financial examinations, and criminal and civil white collar litigation, the committee said.—
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But for all the critiques, Kinne and his staff deserve just as much credit for rallying the troops after losing 42-39 to Louisiana.—
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Many Jewish organizations, though, have lobbied in favor of the definition, which states that some critiques of Israel as a Jewish state may cross a line into antisemitism, such as denying the Jewish people’s right to self-determination or claiming the existence of Israel is a racist endeavor.—
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Short, 75, joins Martin and Gomez in the popular Only Murders in the Building series as Oliver, one member of the true-crime-loving trio entangled in investigations across New York City.—
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In 2020, the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Maduro and 14 co-conspirators, with charges stemming from investigations conducted in collaboration with the DEA.—
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These efforts build on the Legislature’s 2023 Live Local Act, which offered incentives for affordable housing development but has drawn criticisms of uneven implementation and limited impact.—
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Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.—
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
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Despite that goal, however, multiple studies show the minimum wage isn't nearly enough to survive in the Mile High City, even when working full-time.—
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Eddie Bauer Plaid Brushed Fleece Throw Blanket This reversible fleece throw blanket from Eddie Bauer is a favorite among Amazon shoppers and their pets, according to reviews.—
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Adidas Cloudfoam Pure Shoes With over 4,100 reviews, there’s no questioning that these sneakers are a popular choice.—
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The hospital directed all inquiries to the NYPD.—
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Malliotakis has not been in contact with the family of Luckey-Lange, son of the late musician Diane Luckey, but initially reached out to the State Department after her office received inquiries about his detention from local and state media.—
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There are some explorations of our neurology and experiences that can only come from the inside.—
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Natasha Wimmer, Now I Surrender Riverhead, March 3 Álvaro Enrigue is a contemporary master of historical fiction and his new book continues his complex explorations of colonialism in the Americas.—
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“Examens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examens. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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