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exploration

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


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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

It is an exploration of the moral reasoning that shaped American history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"He expanded our sense of what exploration can be," REI said, adding that Whittaker also became a prominent voice advocating for the protection of the outdoors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Today our exploration of space is engaging not only our enthusiasm but our patriotism.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

“Since it was your spirit of exploration that brought us here, Handsome, it seems only fitting that you should cross the river first.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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