drilling
Example Sentences
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A previous report described bees drilling into human bones, but not simply occupying natural cavities like these.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“We think the inventory will grow as drilling continues in earnest, especially at the underground deposits,” Hissey says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Badenoch acknowledged the move would not directly cut energy bills, but said the profits and taxes made from drilling could be used to subsidise them.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Well, you couldn’t stop the drilling after that.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
He’s completely covered in clay except for the streaks on his cheeks from crying and the hellfire green eyes that are drilling into me.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
