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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
he was a star of both stage and screen
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the target will be difficult to reach as it is behind a screen of anti-aircraft batteries
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks
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as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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Recent Examples of screen
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Finally, use a dry cloth and wipe the screen in a circular motion to remove any moisture and streaking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
As another part of its Truth Focus, the Göteborg Festival will screen a showcase of films exploring the issue.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
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Gwath then heads to the block to set a screen for a curling Reese Dixon-Waters.
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In October, biometric security company Clear expanded its technology with the launch of eGates, which automatically verify a passenger’s identity and provide access to the security screening checkpoint.
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The film, and Jordan's dual performance, are major players in this year's awards race.—
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This month, a film adaptation directed by Kristen Stewart and starring Imogen Poots hits theaters nationwide.—
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But Denver’s defense seemed to stay home with Jokic and company early in the game.—
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McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete after the athlete sued to block the state's law to keep biological males out of girls' sports, addressed the allegations at a news conference Monday.—
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For instance, installation of solar panels can be protected by federal law, but the HOAs can still regulate placement of the panels for aesthetics.—
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Yu says his early experiences led him to chase achievement as a way of protecting a younger version of himself.—
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Minimalists will opt for a charging station with organized cords or a drawer or basket to hide cords in lieu of a jumble of cords and devices, Donaldson shares.—
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That can include driving someone away from agents, hiding them, or providing false documents.—
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Fran Drescher’s skin looked so poreless and filtered at the Golden Globes thanks to the Double Take Liquid Foundation.—
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If the recovering addicts’ primary task was to filter out women who wouldn’t qualify to sue—namely, those who didn’t have pelvic mesh or who did but weren’t in pain—Blake’s was to amp up the value of their lawsuits (and attorneys’ fees) by convincing them to have their mesh surgically removed.—
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Still, the media continued to extensively cover the murder with baseless claims.—
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Whether high winds topple the tree in your backyard or lead to roof damage, your homeowner's policy should cover the damage.—
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This opening scene establishes a human, forgiving tone for a movie in which we are often encouraged to laugh with our heroes but never at them.—
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In 2014, the actress won another SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female actor for playing attorney Linda Kenney Baden opposite Al Pacino in David Mamet's 2013 TV movie Phil Spector.—
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Avoid bulky cabinetry, media units and islands—in addition to dark flooring and color blocked walls.—
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MechStyle allows users to upload a 3D model or choose from presets such as vases or wall hooks.—
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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