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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
















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Petrobras started the exploratory deep-water drilling operation in the area in October 2025.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Musk’s drilling company, The Boring Company, is based in Bastrop.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

The construction workers stumbled across the hidden trove of gold bars and coins while drilling to lay new sewage pipes in the property in east Flanders earlier this week, local media report.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Activities are subject to specific permits, and Greenland Energy still hopes to obtain full approval to begin drilling soon in order to determine the quality of potential deposits.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The old fool of an Abbot and his stupid devoted band of creatures were all outside, shoring up gatehouses, drilling, fetching, carrying and generally being good and useful.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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