exploratory

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“It’s an exploratory conversation,” said Charles Scarallo, a certified financial planner in Melville, N.Y.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Antonio held exploratory talks with the Championship club over a pay-as-you-play deal, before choosing to move to Qatar instead.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The discussions have been exploratory, said Tim Arndt, the company’s chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

At higher temperatures, responses become more varied, less predictable, and more exploratory, allowing the system to move beyond familiar ideas.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

Dr. Bagshawe recommended that Dr. Musoke have exploratory surgery.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston