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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

The site is also actively being drilled by 14 drilling rigs from producers including ExxonMobil, Diamondback Energy and Double Eagle.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Here were acres upon acres of meadow and cow pasture, hard ground cleared for the drilling of militia.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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