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exams

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plural of exam

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a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence the exam will cover everything we have studied this term

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Recent Examples of exams Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on. — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Annual exams, vaccinations, medications, grooming, training, boarding and pet sitting can all add to the cost of pet ownership. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Despite exhaustive tests and exams, the vets still couldn’t say precisely what was wrong. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Some are returning to using pencil and paper to write essays and oral exams. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026 Jennette has accused Debra of monitoring her excessively, performing inappropriate physical exams and continuing to shower her well into her teenage years. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Regular eye exams can catch vision problems that kids may not notice or tell their parents about. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Aug. 2026 Students took consequential exams in dangerous conditions, and young children returned home dehydrated or ill. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

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If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The sanctuary later said tests showed her red blood cells were still being affected by the venom, so veterinarians gave her another dose while working to keep her blood pressure, temperature and heart rate stable.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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