drilled
Example Sentences
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In 1859 the first oil well was drilled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
There are endless kinds, each one different depending on where it was drilled, the same way different fruits have different flavors and nutrients.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The England captain drilled in a penalty at a moment of immense pressure when they were down to 10 players.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
They drilled about 26,000 feet into the ocean floor, recovered sediment samples, and analyzed the material.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
She fidgeted for a moment, then stood quietly with her hands clasped at her waist, eyes drilled to the floor.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
