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[ik-splawr, -splohr] / ɪkˈsplɔr, -ˈsploʊr /


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The Christmas special is due to explore "what happens after the wedding bells fade and real life begins", executive producer Jane Tranter said.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

This places Praearcturus at an especially important stage in Earth's history, when animals were beginning to explore habitats beyond the oceans.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

While trade talks have stalled, Champagne maintained that Canada is "always happy to explore ways where we can reengage" on a mutually beneficial basis.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Blackk said he is thrilled to explore the dynamic between Wanda and Lamar: “They are a volatile combination, and a lot more similar than they realize.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

In the limited amount of time that the harsh weather has allowed it to explore the Erebus, Neptune has provided from inside the crushed remains of John Franklin’s cabin.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

In the 20-minute gameplay sequence, Lara Croft -- still in her famous blue top and brown shorts -- explores an abandoned tomb in Greece, battling panthers and dodging giant swords falling from the ceiling.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The exhibition explores the connection between sight and sound through scenes of New York City alongside portraits of jazz musicians.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Ms. Rubel explores how they managed the relationship with the book’s publisher, which toned down Jewish elements and added streamlined, timesaving dishes to increase sales.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Katy Simpson Smith also explores the forces that shape art and life in “The Maltese Version.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Music Learning Theory explores how we learn when we’re learning music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

In case you missed it: The most recent Risk Journal Podcast explored pressure that’s building across some of the world’s most important trade routes, along with the U.S.-Canada dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Liverpool are also in the market for a right winger, having explored moves for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The researchers explored two possible routes for producing massive black hole seeds in the early Universe: direct collapse black holes and black holes formed through the collapse of supermassive Dark Stars.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

Before turning to private loans, make sure you’ve explored all available federal loan options.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Had he explored and explored until now he had started to want to show somebody?

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

“It could invite you into a deeper meditation about where we are, where we come from. In that mind state, you might be a little bit more receptive to exploring the same questions about yourself.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

He’s a witty and adventurous guide, wandering into side spurs of history, biography and travelogue, exploring snatches of verse along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Just before her death, she told People on 21 August she was exploring new ways of touring, and that her team was collaborating with companies that create "avatar performances", external given her recent health concerns.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Now more than a dozen institutions, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, are exploring stablecoin initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

The men speculated it must have belonged to one of the rubber gatherers who had been out exploring the area.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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