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a topic for scholarly exploration
the early exploration of the West
early explorations of the West
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This voyage combines exploration and comfort, culminating in a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest shows.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Sailings run from December to May, during which time the region’s unpredictable weather abates for long enough to allow for comfortable exploration.
—Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Its high-power-density motor drivers suggest potential industrial applications, while its design invites further exploration into the differences between robotic and biological mobility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
However, the oil and natural gas production and exploration stock was still up 9% in 2025.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,morgan Chittum,paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Sailings run from December to May, during which time the region’s unpredictable weather abates for long enough to allow for comfortable exploration.
—Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Its high-power-density motor drivers suggest potential industrial applications, while its design invites further exploration into the differences between robotic and biological mobility.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
However, the oil and natural gas production and exploration stock was still up 9% in 2025.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,morgan Chittum,paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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