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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
















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Newer drilling technologies developed for oil-and-gas production, however, promise to engineer the ideal conditions anywhere.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

It is drilling in Egypt, taking a closer look near its assets in Israel and inking deals to set up efforts in Greece, Malta and Syria.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The council voted unanimously on the ordinance, which halts new oil and gas drilling in the city and phases out existing production over the next 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Strictly speaking, Jackdaw and Rosebank aren't applications for new drilling licences, just the adjudication of existing ones.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The drilling started up again and her footsteps fell in rhythm.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman


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