drill

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Dos Santos, who speaks four languages, is a bit of a mix of LAFC’s first two managers — not nearly as strict as Bradley, the drill sergeant, yet not quite as relaxed as Cherundolo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

My wife requested a flashcard tool so she could drill her French vocabulary, with the ability to add and edit multiple word lists.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The drill grinds rock into powder, which is then delivered to sophisticated instruments inside the rover for analysis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

My arm reaches out to drill down into the ground to collect a rock sample.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga