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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
















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Israel has been searching for tunnels crossing between the Hamas and Israeli areas of control by drilling all along the yellow line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

With few signs of new drilling in the American oil patch, a continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz signals even bigger profits and dividends in the months ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Fervo says it can use technologies borrowed from the shale revolution, drilling through rocks and using new techniques to make many more areas geothermal friendly.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

As the rover pulled its arm back after drilling, the entire rock unexpectedly lifted out of the Martian surface.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Hollister shouted over the drilling when she entered.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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