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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
shuttling the kids between extracurricular activities is all part of the suburban drill
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as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
the nerve-jangling sound when a dentist drills a tooth
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
drilled the target from 100 yards away
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Recent Examples of drill
Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
But Jackson and Avila were working up a sweat Wednesday on the side of the field after the Rams’ walk through, doing blocking drills with each other.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
If fracking were banned, gas wells would not be drilled in Pa.
If Fracking Were Banned
First, gas supplies would decrease over time, and a huge investment would need to be made quickly in nuclear, solar or wind to try to compensate.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Solo drills and exercises like shrimping, bridgework, or guard recovery movements can still provide a full-body workout and maintain techniques essential for strength and endurance.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
But Jackson and Avila were working up a sweat Wednesday on the side of the field after the Rams’ walk through, doing blocking drills with each other.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Republicans, including James, rejected it en masse under the theory that once regions began selectively pulling areas out, the bill was doomed — as well as the fact that drilling in the Great Lakes has already been banned for decades.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
If fracking were banned, gas wells would not be drilled in Pa.
If Fracking Were Banned
First, gas supplies would decrease over time, and a huge investment would need to be made quickly in nuclear, solar or wind to try to compensate.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Her coach, Cecile Landi, saw that judges had erred in evaluating the degree of difficulty for an element of her routine and her score was corrected, landing her in third place.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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After intercepting a pass in the final minutes to help seal the deal, Bynum instinctively found the camera in the end zone, then busted out a routine he’s been working on for a few weeks.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Nov. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Particularly for women who lose bone density during and after menopause, regular exercise is critical.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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But following 45 years of head coaching, VanDerveer has been content to enjoy her life away from the day-to-day grind.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Patrons could choose from a variety of beans, decide on the grind level and specify the brewing method. 7.Jason Richmond, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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McCaffrey and Feliciano had their Injured Reserve practice windows open Monday.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In one case, however, Carr wants to see the FCC exercise far more power over tech companies: the content moderation practices of social platforms.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company plans to focus on AI consulting, GPU infrastructure, software services, and education and training as part of its business strategy.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The legal changes to how Filippone, an agent with the Corcoran Group, and his peers would be allowed to do their jobs would mean more meetings, training, and paperwork.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Drill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drill. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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