exploratory
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Conservationists have warned that the area where the exploratory drilling is taking place is very biodiverse.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
BBC Sport understands that talks are at an exploratory stage at the moment but sources suggest a deal for the 23-year-old is possible.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Regardless of the genre in the mix at any given moment, “Somewhere Good” is consistently playful and exploratory, a ramshackle record where everything seems to land in the right place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
There were exploratory follow-up dates, but it usually took only one to know.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
The connection between Holland as an exploratory power and Holland as an intellectual and cultural center was very strong.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
