drill

Example Sentences

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If you are an oil producer with wells in California and global oil prices have risen to over $100 a barrel in the last week, are you going to drill new wells?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

While crude prices have soared, U.S. oil producers aren’t rushing to drill more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

A key part of Curiosity's mission involves collecting rock samples with a drill attached to the end of its robotic arm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The higher prices go now, the more incentive there is to drill — but only if producers expect that prices will remain elevated.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Benji’s mom smiled and seemed to be having a good time, but his dad looked like he was waiting for a dentist to drill holes in each one of his teeth.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty