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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 skepticism has its own science-fiction tradition, in which space exploration follows the patterns of exploitation visible already on Earth.
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
While the industry has explored stablecoins before, this exploration has previously been very peripheral: few mainstream players have touched stablecoins directly, engaging through arms-length partners, if at all.
—Daniel Webber, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
But because each of these species was found in a highly specific area far from the others, the team suggests that more exploration will likely unearth other methane-eating sea spider species.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Musk's space exploration company is working for Starship to be a fully reusable transportation system, meaning both the rocket and vehicle can return to earth for additional missions.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
While the industry has explored stablecoins before, this exploration has previously been very peripheral: few mainstream players have touched stablecoins directly, engaging through arms-length partners, if at all.
—Daniel Webber, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
But because each of these species was found in a highly specific area far from the others, the team suggests that more exploration will likely unearth other methane-eating sea spider species.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Musk's space exploration company is working for Starship to be a fully reusable transportation system, meaning both the rocket and vehicle can return to earth for additional missions.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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“Exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploration. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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