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drill

[dril] / drɪl /






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The European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin rover, which has a much longer drill than Curiosity, will take the chemical to Mars.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

National Science Foundation that aims to drill through Greenland's ice and collect ancient material from below.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

We’re going to place an emphasis on every drill in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

This year’s special America 250 fete brings together more than 1,000 global performers who will treat audiences to pipe-and-drum acts, drill teams, military bands, choirs, motorcycle stunt shows and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The bag was way too big, but I just kept wrapping the drill around and around in it.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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