explorer

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Recent Examples of explorer These robotic explorers have uncovered fascinating details about Martian soil, climate, and even organic molecules. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The week ends with the moon in Sagittarius, lighting up our inner explorer. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025 The two French explorers, Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, were only temporary passersby, Joseph added. William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025 Colossal Cave has a long history of use, including by Indigenous people, early explorers and even as a hideout for bandits. Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for explorer
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Noun
  • William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Tech pioneers like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos suggest space may be the next place to look.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Benefits for Charlotte with Middle Eastern nonstop The new route is expected to create opportunities for people in Charlotte, from leisure travelers to business professionals.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The project takes place over the course of a year, showing the preparation required for the arduous experience as the climbers train alongside such prominent figures as Free Solo subject Alex Honnold and renowned adventurer Philip Henderson.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The globetrotting adventurer was previously portrayed onscreen in two films by Angelina Jolie and in another by Alicia Vikander.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025

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