drilling
Example Sentences
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In Monday's statement, Milei alleged that drilling in the area would violate Argentine law banning resource exploitation without approval from the Argentine authorities.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
He took a pass from Hirving Lozano in the center of the box and drilling a right-footed shot past New England keeper Matt Turner for his first Galaxy goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Led by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, the private company is already planning a drilling push over the next few years, an imposing prospect for other oil companies looking to enter the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
At the Upper Trishuli 3A site, rescuers broke through into the upper part of a mud-swamped tunnel, pumping air inside, then using drilling and excavator machines to dig down.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
They’re trying to keep outsiders from drilling into the heart of their earth, because the fiery magma at its center has special, magical properties.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
