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a topic for scholarly exploration
the early exploration of the West
early explorations of the West
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His early exploration of this tradition can be heard on his first four Columbia albums—records that laid the groundwork for Dylan’s august career.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
The program’s exploration of time is highlighted by Stefan Hayn’s 2024 (2023), which juxtaposes political Berlin with private Bavaria, utilizing both film and painting as frames for observation.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
The private sector is taking the lead in lunar exploration, with more missions planned.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
While the vice minister did not provide further details, Saudi officials have discussed plans to significantly expand the country’s exploration for lithium, as well as for other critical minerals and rare earth elements including copper, gold, zinc, phosphate and nickel.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
The program’s exploration of time is highlighted by Stefan Hayn’s 2024 (2023), which juxtaposes political Berlin with private Bavaria, utilizing both film and painting as frames for observation.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
The private sector is taking the lead in lunar exploration, with more missions planned.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
While the vice minister did not provide further details, Saudi officials have discussed plans to significantly expand the country’s exploration for lithium, as well as for other critical minerals and rare earth elements including copper, gold, zinc, phosphate and nickel.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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exploration
noun
ex·plo·ra·tion
ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən 
: the act or an instance of exploring
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