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Samples

ˈsɑːm.pəl
noun

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

Usage examples:

Investigations involved analysing samples of handwriting
verb

Take a sample or samples of (something) for analysis.

Usage examples:

Bone marrow cells were sampled
noun

The action or process of taking samples of something for analysis.

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Routine river sampling is carried out according to a schedule
verb

Take a sample or samples of (something) for analysis.

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Bone marrow cells were sampled
noun

The action or process of taking samples of something for analysis.

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Routine river sampling is carried out according to a schedule
noun

The cycle of death and rebirth to which life in the material world is bound.

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They are not like the inhabitants of the realm of the gods, who are still within samsara, the cycle…
noun

A purificatory ceremony or rite marking a major event in one's life.

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He said, ‘i have made documentaries on hindu temples in thailand and on hindu wedding ceremonies, s…
proper noun

An israelite leader (probably 11th century bc) famous for his strength (judges 13–16). he fell in love with delilah and confided to her that his strength lay in his long hair. she betrayed him to the philistines, who cut off his hair and blinded him, but his hair grew again and he pulled down the pillars of a house, destroying himself and a large gathering of philistines.

noun

An exceptionally strong man.

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Only a samson could have moved it
noun

A woman likened to the biblical figure samson.

proper noun

(in the bible) a hebrew prophet who rallied the israelites after their defeat by the philistines and became their ruler.

noun

A member of a powerful military caste in feudal japan.

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Samurai warriors
noun

A member of a powerful military caste in feudal japan.

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Samurai warriors
noun

Short for sanatorium.

suffix

(in japan) an honorific title added to a personal or family name as a mark of politeness.

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Yamaguchi-san
adjective

A member of the aboriginal peoples of southern africa commonly called bushmen.

abbreviation

Storage area network.

noun

A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, river beds, the seabed, and deserts.

Usage examples:

This magical coast boasts mile upon mile of golden sand
verb

Smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander.

Usage examples:

Mask off the area to be painted and sand it down
adjective

Conducive to physical or spiritual health and well-being; healing.

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There was a long silence in which we heard naught but the sanative hums of the friars and abbes.
noun

An establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness.

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Employees at argentine public health and private hospitals, clinics, sanatoriums and emergency serv…

Plural of sanatorium

noun

An establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness.

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Employees at argentine public health and private hospitals, clinics, sanatoriums and emergency serv…
noun

An establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness.

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Employees at argentine public health and private hospitals, clinics, sanatoriums and emergency serv…
noun

The action of making or declaring something holy.

Usage examples:

The sanctification of bread and wine into the body and blood of christ
noun

The action of making or declaring something holy.

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The sanctification of bread and wine into the body and blood of christ
verb

Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.

Usage examples:

A small shrine was built to sanctify the site

Sanctifies

ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ
verb

Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.

Usage examples:

A small shrine was built to sanctify the site
verb

Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.

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A small shrine was built to sanctify the site
verb

Set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.

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A small shrine was built to sanctify the site
adjective

Making a show of being morally superior to other people.

Usage examples:

What happened to all the sanctimonious talk about putting his family first?
adverb

In a way that suggests you are morally better than others

Usage examples:

He smiled sanctimoniously., she knelt sanctimoniously in front of the altar.
noun

A quality of acting as if you are morally better than others

Usage examples:

I found his sanctimoniousness quite irritating., a sense of smug sanctimoniousness

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