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as in to search
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

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Recent Examples of explore In 1982, Leigh explored the relationship between three-working class families in London in his BBC Play for Today film Home Sweet Home. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 Sig noted that older 4x4s and SUVs are selling at or above asking price on the auction site, underscoring this desire by U.S. drivers to get out and explore. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024 Goldbeck said exploring the Insurrection Act makes War Game relevant to any future administration. Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024 This article will explore how Turkey sets high-quality and affordable hair transplant standards. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for explore 
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Verb
  • Experts from Congo's National Rapid Response Team and WHO have been deployed to Panzi last week to take samples and investigate, but the remote location—over 435 miles from Kinshasa—posed logistical challenges.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Williams noted that the Department of Justice is still investigating allegations against the Alexander brothers, and urged others with information about the case to come forward.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Folks began searching for the word pander more in mid-October, when Democrats and Republicans mocked each other leading up to the presidential election.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That the Astros are shopping setup man Ryan Pressly already suggests the club is searching for ways to create payroll space.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Frank will examine topics such as private capital, taxes, wealth migration, philanthropy, real estate, collectibles, fine art, and luxury transportation.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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