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drill

[dril] / drɪl /






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The drill will now conclude on 21 August, rather than 27 August as planned.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

"Given the current situation, I do not consider it realistic that the company can drill in the autumn," Greenland Foreign Minister Mute Egede, who is responsible for natural resources, told the territory's broadcaster, KNR.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Men in West Wing, the block visible from my window, were even given a fire drill.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

As we catch up, I remind her of a PG-13 scene she caused in eighth grade science class during an earthquake drill.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

In his letters, he talked about learning more than just the care of the horses: the other soldiers taught him how to use a sword and a bow, how to ride, how to drill.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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