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or reconnoitres
as in explores
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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Arriving from Random House on September 22, Steinem’s latest book explores how a curious kid from Toledo, Ohio, became one of the world’s most influential activists.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Premiering on May 9, the four-part show (which Kim also executive produced) explores how South Korea influences the globe, driving trends in music, food, beauty, TV and such films as Kpop Demon Hunters, for which Kim voiced the role of Healer Han.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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In Dallas — which is hosting more matches than any other US city — searches for housing options are up 230% from last summer, according to the Expedia data from January.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The report reveals that searches for DIY home décor were up 79 percent year over year.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hawks prospects Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert are expected to debut on the team’s upcoming road trip, which starts at the New York Islanders on March 24.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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In Saturday’s Spring Breakout game, some of the Braves’ top prospects beat a team of Yankees prospects 8-3 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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