expedition
Example Sentences
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Not all of the newly described species were found in recent expeditions.
From Science Daily
But that also covers snorkeling expeditions, kayaking excursions along the reef and guided stargazing quests.
"We are confident that some of the species there have not yet been described. However, a dedicated expedition would be needed to fully study this unique habitat."
From Science Daily
He was killed by a stingray during a diving expedition off the Australian coast in 2006, when Robert was just a baby.
From BBC
A decade later, at 69, he joined a two-week expedition to the North Pole, traveling by airplane, skis and dog sleds.
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