expedition
Example Sentences
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"We are confident that some of the species there have not yet been described. However, a dedicated expedition would be needed to fully study this unique habitat."
From Science Daily
He was killed by a stingray during a diving expedition off the Australian coast in 2006, when Robert was just a baby.
From BBC
A decade later, at 69, he joined a two-week expedition to the North Pole, traveling by airplane, skis and dog sleds.
To build a self-contained art city in six days takes precision, said Mr. Postma, who likens TEFAF’s installation to a “military expedition.”
From New York Times
Sherpas early in their career make about $4,000, minus expenditures for arranging gear, for their once-a-season Everest expedition, which accounts for the bulk of their yearly income.
From New York Times
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