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exploration

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


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Buenos Aires argues that the arrangement breaches Argentine law, which prohibits the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons on its continental shelf without government authorization.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

There are other ways to provide enrichment, like rotating toys every day to stimulate exploration, using puzzle feeder dishes to satisfy hunting behaviors and playing videos for your cat showing birds or fish.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Milei said the Sea Lion oilfield, where a British and an Israeli firm are due to begin exploration work, was a "clear and present danger".

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

People around the globe are encouraged to spend time observing our nearest celestial neighbor while learning about lunar science, exploration, and the Moon's influence on cultures throughout history.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

“Flowers, no,” he said, awkward, wanting to head off any further exploration of the topic.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Users create maps, fictional diary entries, survival guides, found-footage videos and first-person explorations that collectively expand the world.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

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

The reader accompanies Garza through her explorations of her ancestral lands as she unlocks key pieces of archival research on the 1934 workers’ strike in which her grandparents were involved.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2026

Among my explorations during these months, there was one more, final venture into Catholicism.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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