exploratory
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In an exploratory analysis, approximately 91% of participants receiving personalized retraining experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, compared with 66% in the comparison group.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
In April, another deal was signed with an ExxonMobil-led consortium for exploratory drilling in the northwestern Ionian Sea set to begin in 2027.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
His support for exploratory oil drilling in offshore waters near the mouth of the Amazon in particular has drawn criticism.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
That moment, he said, was both vulnerable and exploratory, in a way he hoped “Dosis” would capture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
All of it is exploratory and meant to develop the child’s inner sense of confidence and skill building while playing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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