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drill

[dril] / drɪl /






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The European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover, which has a much longer drill than Curiosity, will take the chemical to Mars.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

In this method, pest control workers drill into infested wood, reach the termite "gallery" or hiding area, and inject insecticide directly inside.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

To drill through the selections for entertainment, navigation, comms or connectivity, drivers use a four-point controller on the steering wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

We’re going to place an emphasis on every drill in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

And because Ms. Dale has also known Axel through her five shades of hair color and four years of school, she adds, “It’s important. I want to go over a weather-related drill with you.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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