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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
















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I politely ask Mr. Zuckerberg and the other hyperscalers to start drilling their own natural-gas wells.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

It comes after Burnham gave a speech saying he would be "pragmatic" about oil and gas and decisions on new drilling would be made "in due course".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Those favouring greater North Sea drilling argue that it would help to reduce such bills, while providing Britain with greater energy security.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

The treatment can stop decay without drilling, injections, or sedation.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

The older boys take everything much more seriously—the drilling, the weapons training, the endless military parades.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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