drill
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Was anyone skeptical that this was the story to drill down on?
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
"I was getting the craniotomy anyway so they could get the tumour, and to get to the tumour they have to drill a hole," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Some say they use it to explore a topic or to help drill for exams, while others want the unfiltered ChatGPT to do their homework for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Niki just wants them to stop the racket they’re making with their drill, so he quickly manipulates the lock and gets back to tuning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The wrinkled coverall was gone; he was dressed in a whole new outfit; khaki drill slacks, very neat; a blue work shirt; even new work shoes and a straw cap.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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