drilled
Example Sentences
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His voice echoed in the damp tunnel where the spent nuclear fuel will be buried in holes drilled into the bedrock, where it will remain harmfully radioactive for thousands of years.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
They found that boreholes drilled into the rock release an average of 0.008 tonnes of hydrogen each year, roughly 8 kilograms, which is about the weight of a typical car battery.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Earlier in the fourth quarter, Jared McCain drilled a three-pointer to tie the score at 92-92.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But he has already drilled into his side a set of principles that echo what he has done at previous jobs - albeit adapting them to the quality of his players.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Then I clamped the plank to the ribs like the old man told me, and drilled holes for the new screws.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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