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reconnoiter

[ree-kuh-noi-ter, rek-uh-] / ˌri kəˈnɔɪ tər, ˌrɛk ə- /


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“It’s normal that before operations you reconnoiter and set up these kinds of locations,” said Michael Knights, the head of research for Horizon Engage, a strategic advisory firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

When Liddy and Hunt go to reconnoiter the psychiatrist’s office, they wear terrible wigs by way of disguise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2023

Top executives have shifted their attention to other countries that they can more easily reconnoiter.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2022

On Aug. 18, 2009, two days before a national election, I was supposed to partner with Afghan army forces to reconnoiter local polling sites.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2021

Besides, he wanted time both to reconnoiter the way to Watership and to organize the expedition.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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