Examples of screening in a Sentence
methods of screening for cancer
Players must pass three random drug screenings.
Federal agents handle passenger and luggage screening at the airport.
The company will be conducting applicant screenings Wednesday.
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New Orleans is one of a handful of cities offering a special anniversary screening.
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Jenny Adams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Duarte and her partner Markus Duffner plan to premiere the Cinema of Desire films next year in Brazil, followed by screenings at festivals and cinematheques to coincide with the 20th anniversary of José Antonio Garcia’s death and what would have been his 70th birthday.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
The Nomadland and Eternals filmmaker was introduced by Hollywood heavyweight Steven Spielberg — a co-producer on the movie through Amblin Entertainment — ahead of the screening at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jenny Adams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Duarte and her partner Markus Duffner plan to premiere the Cinema of Desire films next year in Brazil, followed by screenings at festivals and cinematheques to coincide with the 20th anniversary of José Antonio Garcia’s death and what would have been his 70th birthday.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
The Nomadland and Eternals filmmaker was introduced by Hollywood heavyweight Steven Spielberg — a co-producer on the movie through Amblin Entertainment — ahead of the screening at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screening. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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screening
noun
screen·ing
ˈskrē-niŋ 
: a net (as of metal or plastic) used especially for screens
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