drill

Example Sentences

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To drill down into why retail coffee prices have risen—and keep going up—The Wall Street Journal took a deep dive into Reverie Roasters’ expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

And beyond Aitch, there are only a handful of northerners nominated for a Mobo this year too, including his fellow Mancunian Nemzzz, Liverpool viral sensation EsDeeKid and Huddersfield drill star Booter Bee.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A key part of Curiosity's mission involves collecting rock samples with a drill attached to the end of its robotic arm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The higher prices go now, the more incentive there is to drill — but only if producers expect that prices will remain elevated.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

“Axel, the school has a tornado drill this afternoon. This will be your first tornado drill at our school.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers