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drill

[dril] / drɪl /






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To keep the heat output steady, the company might have to refracture existing wells or drill additional ones, says Dani Merino-Garcia, vice president of research at Project InnerSpace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The court also heard Love's DNA was found on a drill which was believed to be the trigger mechanism for the device.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

A newly released series of images captures an unusual moment for NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars after a rock became stuck to the drill at the end of the rover's robotic arm.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Barrett said he’d focus on companies without much exposure to the Middle East, who drill in places like the U.S.,

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The wrinkled coverall was gone; he was dressed in a whole new outfit; khaki drill slacks, very neat; a blue work shirt; even new work shoes and a straw cap.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien




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