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exploration

[ek-spluh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən /


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This First Minister seemed to soften his stance on new drilling earlier this year, saying that energy security should be considered in any new decisions on further exploration.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Despite progress on deforestation, environmentalists have criticized Lula's backing of an oil exploration project near the mouth of the Amazon River.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

"This new eruption could present an even better opportunity for 'island-naut' exploration as we prepare to return to the Moon with women and men via Artemis IV," he said.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Amentum holds contracts in a range of sectors including space exploration, national security, robotics, and environmental remediation; and in April 2026 took over the contract for an ICE facility in Texas, Camp East Montana.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

I could turn around, but then I would not complete this exploration.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

The key is to regularly engage in more than purely intellectual explorations of economic policy and investment strategy.

From Barron's May 25, 2026

Unlike recent explorations of pop superstardom in “The Moment,” “Smile 2” or “A Star is Born” — all fascinating depictions that focus on the varied perils of fame — Lowery aims for something more enigmatic.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2026

"We hope that this study will galvanize efforts to have yeast on board in future space explorations."

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2026

Dave Shaw, 37, of Dave’s Walks has silently led me on languid explorations of the United Kingdom; across the cobblestone causeway to Cornwall’s St. Michael’s Mount, and along the clifftops of North Devon.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

In the last few millennia we have made the most astonishing and unexpected discoveries about the Cosmos and our place within it, explorations that are exhilarating to consider.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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