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exploratory

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






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They remained similarly social and exploratory, while activity in their dopamine neurons stayed at normal levels.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

"I took the decision to announce that people wanted to do exploratory drilling there before COP because the interests of our country and our company were at stake."

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

The Philippines has conducted exploratory talks about nuclear energy with numerous countries including Japan, France, Russia and the United States.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

The company is looking to start exploratory drilling for geothermal later this year in the Western U.S., the source said, including potential sites in California, Idaho, Nevada and other states.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Music, gender and education: A report on some exploratory research.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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