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[ik-splawr, -splohr] / ɪkˈsplɔr, -ˈsploʊr /


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Through Neill’s work, we could explore our fears about what we can’t always understand.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Exports are picking up as businesses explore new ways to get by with US free trade still restricted in several sectors, Macklem said.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

"Despite the offer of a new deal to remain in West Yorkshire, the goalkeeper wished to explore a different challenge and leaves the Whites with the best wishes of everyone at Elland Road."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Approaching audience members to explore their own feelings about their hair, she receives with surprised saucer eyes encouragement to embrace the braids she has.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The forest is calling me, inviting me to explore.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

In Rachel Aviv’s new essay collection ‘You Won’t Get Free of It,’ she explores childhood trauma, mental illness and the slipperiness of truth.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

A new study by Amirnezam Amiri of the University of Arkansas, currently available as a pre-print on arXiv and scheduled for publication in Universe, explores exactly how these enormous structures might appear through modern telescopes.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

In this still‑life‑cum‑cosmos, Klee explores the stages of growth, the cycle of life and the evolution of symbols.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The final section, "I Can't Give Everything Away", explores his "interest in time, documenting his process and legacy".

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

It explores her face, traces her chin, her jaw, to her ear, across her cheek.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

He briefly explored the idea during his first term.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

In his solo career, he explored contemporary pop and traditional folk and released a further five Top 40 singles and a Top 10 album.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The researchers next explored whether these proteins were responsible for helping α-synuclein move from neuron to neuron.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The company has also explored bundling other subscription-based streaming services, including NBCUniversal’s Peacock, into its offering, report Jessica Toonkel and Ben Fritz.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

They poked around in my ears with tickly little fingers, explored my eyes, nose, and mouth.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Researchers are now exploring a different approach: plastics designed to break themselves down when activated.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The company also will join a consortium of investors exploring the construction of a pipeline to connect Iraq’s oil patch with the Syrian coast.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

The Navy has also been exploring using foreign shipyards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Be that as it may, Verstappen and his management are exploring their options and McLaren are a team they are considering.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

From his perspective and years of experience exploring the Amazon jungle, the low rations and hardships were typical.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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