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or reconnoitred
as in explored
to go to (a place or area) in order to find out information especially about a military enemy; to do a reconnaissance of (a place)
An expedition reconnoitered the coast to find out the exact location of enemy forces.
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At the same time, Paksa explored more explicit political messaging in the privacy of her studio.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Carter and Marks scouted venues across Los Angeles, considering Griffith Observatory, Hollyhock House, and even legendary producer Bob Evans’s Woodland Estate.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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Round 7, Jeadyn Lukus, CB Clemson The Bills need to configure their cornerback depth with players who are more capable of playing man coverage, as the previous regime favored a heavy zone scheme and scouted primarily for those skills.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Engineers have long searched for efficient electric alternatives that can survive the harsh conditions inside industrial systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Bee searched through Google Flights to find the most affordable one-way plane trip options for local travelers during March.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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