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Recent Examples of borehole
The resort accesses the water via a borehole and treats it with salt electrolysis, a natural disinfectant method that reduces the need for chemical chlorination.
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
The system circulates water and antifreeze through a mile of pipes and 88 boreholes.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2024
Even with no hiccups, the boreholes could take days to drill, especially where Thwaites thickens to more than a half mile.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2024
The South Korean drill froze stuck inside the borehole.
—Bychristian Elliott, science.org, 18 Apr. 2024
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Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
The system circulates water and antifreeze through a mile of pipes and 88 boreholes.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2024
Even with no hiccups, the boreholes could take days to drill, especially where Thwaites thickens to more than a half mile.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2024
The South Korean drill froze stuck inside the borehole.
—Bychristian Elliott, science.org, 18 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borehole
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During this year's excavations, archaeologists unearthed two previously unknown shrines within the Ninurta Temple—one larger than the other.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Archaeological excavations near the city of Aghdam have revealed grape seeds and petrified clay jars that date back 3,500 years.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In October the two scientists organized a small team to excavate a trench 14 inches deep.Christopher Maag, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Their installation requires no costly digging or trench work, which can quickly boost costs into the six figures.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
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Giant identification dips started back in 2010 and have continued to crater, as voters watched the traditional party of poor and working class Americans fail to deliver on basic policies like raising the minimum wage, while embracing free trade rather than protecting jobs at home.Pramila Jayapal, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Griffin lander will touch down on Mons Mouton near the western rim of Nobile crater close to the lunar south pole.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 underground wonderland offers a unique holiday experience with more than seven million points of light illuminating the cavern’s vast spaces.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
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On a seemingly innocuous nature walk to some local caverns, Homer stupidly touches a giant stalactite and opens a hole in the ground through which the family falls.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, researchers announced the discovery of pigmented cave drawings inside Cueva Huenul 1, a cave in Patagonia, Argentina, in the journal Science Advances.Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The islands offer a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, ranging from ice caves to kayaking to cruises.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Water Holes Canyon The name Water Holes Canyon is a bit fanciful as there no significant permanent water holes here.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hang Trail Cameras Over Scrapes Short of a corn pile or isolated water hole, the best way to take inventory of the deer in your area is by hanging cameras over large community scrapes.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
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After a bit of debate, the crew agrees, and the rescue goes smoothly until the edge of the sinkhole collapses.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Investigators determined that the sinkhole was more than likely created around the time Pollard began walking around for her cat, police said.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, negotiations among the seven basin states will continue as the 2025 deadline for new water-sharing rules looms.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advocates hope the findings from many listening sessions will encourage the bill's passage, and ultimately help guide future investments in the basin.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Borehole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borehole. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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