exploratory
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His decision to allow exploratory drilling in the area known as the Brazilian Equatorial Margin was heavily criticised by environmentalists, who raised concerns that any potential oil spills could devastate its ecosystem.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Sharks will often use defensive or "exploratory" bites when presented by an unwelcome human in their personal space, he adds.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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
