Sentence examples for a swab from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a swab" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small piece of absorbent material used for cleaning, applying medication, or collecting samples, such as in medical or laboratory contexts.
Example: "The doctor used a swab to collect a sample from the patient's throat for testing."
Alternatives: "a cotton swab" or "a sampling swab".

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A swab.

A swab, said Seán. — What? — A swab.

They take a swab to detect nicotine.

A swab test following Jalloh's death tested positive for Ebola.

A Navy trainer takes a swab from a dolphin's mouth.

As a swab nurse in the 1950s, I remember once finding that a swab was missing and said so.

In slow motion, James leans over the woman's body and takes a swab from her mouth.

But it was found shortly thereafter, and wiped with a swab.

Users pay a one-off fee of £120 for a swab kit that arrives and is returned via post.

Scientists cannot pluck a hair from this portrait-sitter's head or take a swab from the inside of his cheek.

Because he worked at American Media, a swab of his nose was taken, and it showed anthrax spores.

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