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[dril] / drɪl /






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The application also suggests that pinene could allow wider spacing between drill holes and may reduce the time, labor, and amount of insecticide needed for treatment.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Appointed inspector general of the Continental Army in May 1778, Steuben overhauled its drill, instilling the professionalism that contributed to final victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

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

"GreenDrill really demonstrated that, if you can logistically pull it off, there is the technology available to drill down to the bedrock and there's an analytical toolkit to then analyze it," Briner says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

As we rode along, I wondered if I should tell Carl about the drill.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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