drilled

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On the other hand, oil -- whether imported or drilled locally -- is a global market, argued Clement Isong, former TotalEnergies executive and current CEO of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

A batter later, the Rockies’ diving third baseman Karros made a nifty play to throw out Teoscar Hernández after he drilled a ball up the line — holding Freeman at third in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Army researchers once drilled into the ice while attempting to conceal nuclear missiles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

He knows the importance of being physically and mentally active, habits drilled into this generation, but not his parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

We drilled with his power tools and attached the sides with plastic fasteners.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina