drilled
Example Sentences
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There are endless kinds, each one different depending on where it was drilled, the same way different fruits have different flavors and nutrients.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Due to water damage, the now-warped back door would not close; he drilled plywood into the frames to secure the restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Those goals feel more Southgate than Tuchel – player-led, intuitive and slightly chaotic rather than repetitive, drilled and choreographed.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
They drilled about 26,000 feet into the ocean floor, recovered sediment samples, and analyzed the material.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
True, I wasn’t the one who drilled those holes, but I still suffered from the question: How could I keep anything from Mrs. DiAngelo, after what had been taken from her?
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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