drilling

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As the rover pulled its arm back after drilling, the entire rock unexpectedly lifted out of the Martian surface.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Brown declared, pulling a handle that started drilling the first hole of soil tests for a subway that planners estimated could be built in just three years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Gas is in a particularly favourable position because of the significant upfront costs associated with construction and drilling and the other infrastructure," Hepburn says.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“I always think the bigger prize is horizontal drilling, but there’s a lot of wood to chop there,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The Ares cabin was on the front line, drilling in phalanx formation with Clarisse calling orders.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan