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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
















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Museums are investing: Sokka says his company has seen an uptick in seismic offerings, that can detect vibration such as drilling in walls, in the past 18 months.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

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

It looked like some kind of complex drilling apparatus, or the cockpit of a gyropter, or the cabin of a massive crane.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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