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as in investigation
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
investigators took the mysterious powder to the lab for analysis
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as in commentary
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event)
gave a thorough analysis of the main character's motives
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Recent Examples of analysis
This analysis allows a company to compare its compensation structure to similar companies in the market.
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Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The analysis found 11 of the 12 states required some sort of utilization control such as prior authorization and/or a minimum body mass index requirement.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
In an analysis released just hours before polls opened on Tuesday, polling expert Nate Silver gave Harris a 50 percent chance of winning the presidential race, versus 49.6 percent for Trump and 0.3 percent for a tie.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The analysis found 11 of the 12 states required some sort of utilization control such as prior authorization and/or a minimum body mass index requirement.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
In an analysis released just hours before polls opened on Tuesday, polling expert Nate Silver gave Harris a 50 percent chance of winning the presidential race, versus 49.6 percent for Trump and 0.3 percent for a tie.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Conditioned by partisan commentary to anticipate such corruption, many voters may come to distrust the official vote count, suspecting fraud in the voting rolls, including voting by noncitizens or even by the deceased.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Holdups include environmental inspections to ensure the properties are safe, and customary searches by cadaver dogs, though no missing people have been reported, Fryhoff said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Spot, their quadruped robot, is already being used for industrial inspections, construction site monitoring, and safety operations, showcasing the versatility of robots in challenging environments.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mah did not respond to this news organization’s request for comment.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shand’s attorney’s did not return calls seeking comment.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency said the results of its analysis primarily matched Ford’s assessment, implying that most failures with defective valves already happened, the report said.James Powel, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Intelligence assessments from the U.S., South Korea, and Ukraine estimate that North Korea has deployed approximately 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bipartisan examination: If there's an issue with the way the ballot was filled out, prompting a process called adjudication, in which bipartisan teams examine ballots to determine voter intent.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Exploration, evaluation, and project expenses decreased to $409,179 from $534,371, reflecting lower overhead and payroll costs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their reproductive organs have eluded researchers in countless dissections, and observing their mating behavior was impossible—until recently.Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Too neat a dissection of a text would drain its blood.Nicholas Frankovich, National Review, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analysis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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