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exploration

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


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Britain’s BP and the United Arab Emirates’ XRG have been awarded an exploration and production license for a Venezuelan offshore gas development.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Critics have described Bridgers new album - her first solo record in six years - as a "daring exploration of love, grief and renewal", external.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

In March, the NBA board of governors had approved the exploration of franchise expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The broader effort is intended to support long-term exploration and eventually establish a sustained human presence on the lunar surface alongside continuing robotic operations.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

With April, a walk to the library could become an exploration of a forbidden land, or a shiny pebble on the sidewalk could be a magic token from an invisible power.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

He described the vows as "long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing explorations by each" about how they met and why they wanted to be married.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 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

With spectacular fecundity, Bach churned out one masterpiece after another in meeting his liturgical deadlines, and they stand as one of the proudest explorations of the human imagination.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 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

When strong enough, the crew continued overland explorations and mapping of the Arctic terrain.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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