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
"Our pastures have been closed off because of an exploratory drilling plan for a gold mine," said Nuriye Dilek, a 48-year-old livestock farmer.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
I’m hoping a more experimental, exploratory approach to providing information, context and interpretation, in keeping with the rest of the enterprise, might yet come.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Much of that work is exploratory and uncertain.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
He attempted an exploratory walk, leaning on his banner as he stumped gingerly around the room.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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