exploratory

Example Sentences

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There were exploratory follow-up dates, but it usually only took one to know.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In the late ’50s his musically exploratory efforts continued via “Tenor Madness,” a recording in which he is paired with Coltrane, showcasing the two principal tenor saxophone stylists of the era.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Our own research shows that when thinking is broad and exploratory, taking novel and uncertain mental paths, it can improve mood, cognitive flexibility and creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

In settings where innovation is uncertain, long-term and difficult to evaluate, financial pressure to deliver quicker results can similarly shift effort away from more exploratory, high-impact ideas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The meeting was an exploratory one and I understood that nothing was going to be resolved that day.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela