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exploration

[ek-spluh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spləˈreɪ ʃən /


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Isaac was adamant that humans must be in the mix, telling me that exploration was part of human DNA.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Unlike earlier missions, Artemis is designed with longer-term goals in mind, including future crewed landings and the development of infrastructure that could support deep space exploration.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Demonstrators also want fuel prices to be capped and oil exploration off the west coast of Ireland to begin.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Michael Meding, head of the Argentine chamber of mining exploration companies, called the change to the glacier law an important step forward that allows for development while protecting the environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They were in a hurry to start on the exploration.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis




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