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a topic for scholarly exploration
the early exploration of the West
early explorations of the West
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In parallel with the new age of space exploration, with each new observation, scientists may be getting closer to answering one of the most fundamental questions in physics.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
It is mainly intended to map underground and underwater structures for civilian applications, such as mineral exploration, groundwater mapping, and geological surveys.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
In parallel with the new age of space exploration, with each new observation, scientists may be getting closer to answering one of the most fundamental questions in physics.
—Christopher Karwin, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Set in a justice system under pressure, the series delivers an exploration of truth, loyalty, and power — where every verdict has a price.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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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