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exploratory

[ik-splawr-uh-tawr-ee] / ɪkˈsplɔr əˌtɔr i /






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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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