as in experimental
done or created to find something or to learn more about something
exploratory drilling for oil
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But when participants were in a room without strong smells, those exploratory sniffs largely did not occur, and the breathing patterns of both smelling and non-smelling people looked very similar.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Instead, the war is a jumping-off point for wider, exploratory narratives, and themes different to those in traditional programs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Instead, the war is a jumping-off point for wider, exploratory narratives, and themes different to those in traditional programs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
The first stage is exploratory—reading ranking lists, news articles and company websites.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Goose, known for its genre-blending sound and exploratory live performances, will deliver two sets each night, setting the stage for a weekend full of unforgettable musical discovery.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, there’s no experimental evidence suggesting any truth to this.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The end product is one of Nike’s most experimental designs to date.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rarely does this speculative frenzy turn out nicely.Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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To date, Norfolk Southern has reached tentative agreements with 10 of its 13 unions, covering approximately 67% of its craft workforce.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Boeing’s more than 32,000 machinists in the Puget Sound area, in Oregon and in other locations walked off the job on Sept. 13 after overwhelmingly voting down a previous tentative agreement that proposed raises of 25%.Leslie Josephs, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Investigators searched the offices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud and money laundering, a French judicial source close to the investigation told NBC News.Nancy Ing, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In France, a preliminary investigation does not necessarily mean criminal charges are forthcoming or that a trial will occur.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, a theoretical picture emerged for the supersolid.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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These partnerships are crucial for pushing quantum computing beyond its theoretical potential and into practical, scalable business solutions.Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Exploratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exploratory. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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