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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are a sample of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a subset or representation of a larger group or category.
Example: "The data collected from the survey are a sample of the opinions held by the entire population."
Alternatives: "represent a subset of" or "constitute a portion of".
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These articles are a sample of the current research in the field of study.
The 25 trackers are a sample of the 44 identified-to-date by security researchers at Exodus Privacy.
The classes reproduced here are a sample of those our students undertake 30-40 hours a week each term for three years.
He tells review boards his subjects are a "sample of convenience," not randomly selected, but he has seen no need to specify that his sons are among the participants.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), fuel emulsions, water injection systems and a number of engine modifications are a sample of the technologies being employed.
While we can use this data to help wind energy developers minimize risks to whales, these results are a sample of some of the ways we go about answering questions we have about how whales use this habitat.
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