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as in person
a member of the human race
he's a particularly handsome specimen
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as in example
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
chose one frog as a good specimen of the breed
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Recent Examples of specimen
Why meteorites matter Today, the Charlottetown meteorite is part of the University of Alberta’s Meteorite Collection, which houses more than 1,800 specimens — the largest of its kind in Canada.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
This first-time collaboration between the museums will provide specimens (and helpful magnifying glasses) to compare the real critters with their artistic representations.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The list includes speed merchants, wily vets, young guns and big, physical specimens.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2025
Taxidermy specimens, art, photos and artifacts showcasing the history of Eaton Canyon, as well as the gift store and all equipment and tools at the center were lost, the spokesperson said.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Measles virus spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks and another person inhales droplets, Mayo Clinic said.—
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The injuries and/or damages complained of in the complaint, if any, were caused solely, directly and proximately by the negligent and/or intentional acts or omissions of person other than answering defendant.—
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
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For example, in 2021 fashion brand Gucci created the Gucci Garden in Roblox, a virtual space where users could explore and purchase limited-edition digital items, generating revenue and enhancing brand engagement.—
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The officer repeatedly instructed the elderly man to drop the gun, and when backup officers arrived and issued the same command, the man continued to aim the weapon at them.—
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According to the police department, a 46-year-old Towson man is charged with first-degree murder and currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.—
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In addition, the Ferrari comes with a mountain of documentation and samples of media coverage, including an extensive profile in the September 1966 issue of Road & Track magazine.—
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Schools also can't use students' personal essays, writing samples, extracurriculars, or other cues as a means of determining or predicting race, the letter said.—
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Have to imagine a guy who has been around the NFL and spent the last few years in one of the more forward thinking front offices in the league will bring an interesting level of expertise in roster building that not a lot of college teams will have.—
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With that, the two guys spontaneously started dancing — punching the air, while spinning on their feet, ecstatic.—
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The story ends in the village of Hammondsport, where Drew was killed, with a kind of incantation of the cycle of life on Keuka Lake.—
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Everyone capable of helping with air defense must work to enhance the protection of human life.—
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What’s the significance of a little creature like Mr. Bubbles?—
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Maybe someday, a new bike helmet model might have been inspired by a creature that is no more than seven inches long but literally doesn’t crack under pressure.—
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Transgender individuals face significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population, largely due to systemic discrimination and barriers to care.—
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The new law, the Social Security Fairness Act, repeals two provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pension income based on work where employers were not required to withhold Social Security payroll taxes.—
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“Specimen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimen. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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