expedition
Example Sentences
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But now scientists on the first expedition beyond the islands' shallows have discovered an underwater mountain range, a massive "blue hole", coral reefs apparently untouched by climate change and never-before-seen sea creatures.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
The Cayman Islands, Anguilla and Turks and Caicos are home to 146 species that only live in those territories, and this research expedition should add even more to the list.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
He was partway up Mount Everest, part of an expedition to convene the world’s highest-altitude dinner party.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
The expedition that led to this discovery began with a brief note in a 1950s monograph.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
And in his weakened condition, the former president believed he was a burden to the expedition.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
