exploratory
adjective
ex·plor·ato·ry
ik-ˈsplȯr-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: of, relating to, or being exploration
exploratory surgery
exploratory drilling for oil
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Less than 30 minutes after Parson’s announcement, Pat Contreras, a member of various Kansas City-area boards, announced his creation of an exploratory committee to succeed Razer pending the Senate’s confirmation.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Over 200 images are also in the book–this takes readers on an exploratory and visual journey alongside Jackson’s writings.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
According to a press release from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Ingold was en route to a new fishing spot and had just tossed out an exploratory cast when the big redfish engulfed his lure.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
At Mäkelä’s age, Bernstein was leading exploratory concerts at the New York City Symphony.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2024
In August 2023, the BLM approved the gold mining exploratory drilling project — which included reclaiming the lands disturbed by drilling holes in the project's 20-acre footprint — over the tribe's objections.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Howard had a playful, rambunctious, and exploratory nature that continued for years.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
Amash, 43, teased a potential run in January, forming an exploratory committee to weigh a run this fall.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term
Over a soft-pedaled piano, Laufey sounds tentative and exploratory at first, but as the track progresses, an assured tone of defiance kicks in along with a swelling orchestra.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Over 200 images are also in the book–this takes readers on an exploratory and visual journey alongside Jackson’s writings.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
According to a press release from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Ingold was en route to a new fishing spot and had just tossed out an exploratory cast when the big redfish engulfed his lure.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2024
At Mäkelä’s age, Bernstein was leading exploratory concerts at the New York City Symphony.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2024
In August 2023, the BLM approved the gold mining exploratory drilling project — which included reclaiming the lands disturbed by drilling holes in the project's 20-acre footprint — over the tribe's objections.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Howard had a playful, rambunctious, and exploratory nature that continued for years.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024
Amash, 43, teased a potential run in January, forming an exploratory committee to weigh a run this fall.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term
Over a soft-pedaled piano, Laufey sounds tentative and exploratory at first, but as the track progresses, an assured tone of defiance kicks in along with a swelling orchestra.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024
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exploratory
adjective
ex·plor·ato·ry
ik-ˈsplōr-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˈsplȯr-, -ˌtȯr-
: of, relating to, or being exploration
exploratory surgery
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