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RITTER: Normally, they do what we call exploratory bites. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 28, 2005] Reference
What the bloody politicians call exploratory talks. From Wordnik.com. [2010 Odyssey Two]
Not new regulations, not new so-called exploratory wells. From Wordnik.com. [It's Getting Hot In Here] Reference
The meeting was described as exploratory, in an attempt to find. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Those contacts were described as exploratory, with all sides trying to assess the other's positions. From Wordnik.com. [FOXNews.com] Reference
It seems that you fear that calling exploratory science for a start, science, diminishes the claims of science. From Wordnik.com. [The essential paradigm of cyberspace] Reference
It was too early for that kind of exploratory play. From Wordnik.com. [Carnivores of Light and Darkness]
But you could employ some kind of exploratory self-treatment. From Wordnik.com. [Hillary's Iowa Mailer Features Praise From Veterans] Reference
Richardson announced his "exploratory" status for the presidency. From Wordnik.com. [Shameless LCC Photos Pt. 2] Reference
Africa was still under discussion and talks had so far been of an "exploratory" nature. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
This is another reason for their "exploratory" conclusion about declining progressivity. From Wordnik.com. [The Distribution of Tax Burdens, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
These organizations have been called both "exploratory" and "testing the waters" committees. From Wordnik.com. [Thompson Officially Forms "Friends of Fred Thompson" Committee] Reference
However, some patients can't handle this kind of exploratory insight-oriented psychotherapy. From Wordnik.com. [Gary W. Small, M.D.: Falling in Love With Your Psychiatrist] Reference
But it said the talks were "exploratory" and "may or may not lead to investment" in Grangemouth. From Wordnik.com. [Lukoil to Take 45% Stake in Dutch Refinery] Reference
Maybe it's the interplay of both, the "exploratory" and the "experimental" approach to research?. From Wordnik.com. [Against Exceptionalism: A New Approach to Games] Reference
Leyland says it has held "exploratory" talks with the trust but maintains the land isn't for sale. From Wordnik.com. [Beauty and the Beach] Reference
I suppose the one thing that an "exploratory" committee does is allow you to dip your toe in the water. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-01-01] Reference
Sounds to me like he's using his "exploratory" funds to do exactly what the law doesn't allow him to do. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
Joe Marais, who represented the Education Department at the meeting, said discussions were "exploratory". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Feb. 25 Indo-Pak talks 'exploratory' ones: Qureshi. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to World Water Day: Why business needs to worry] Reference
How do you measure applicant's "exploratory" potential?. From Wordnik.com. [Kilroy's Delaware] Reference
Pakistan foreign secretary arrives for 'exploratory' talks today. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Delhi Budget: Pay more for diesel, cooking gas, CNG, Mobiles] Reference
Kabila prepared to meet Nkunda, Obasanjo says, but talks "exploratory". From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
But Nelson at the BRA says things are still in the "exploratory" stage. From Wordnik.com. [Boston.com Most Popular] Reference
Rao said the discussions were not merely "exploratory" as the two sides tried to. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
The talks are "exploratory," one of the people said, and might not lead anywhere. From Wordnik.com. [Diageo Pursues Turkish Spirits Firm - WSJ.com] Reference
Ms Rao said the discussions were not merely "exploratory" as the two sides tried to. From Wordnik.com. [The Statesman] Reference
Rao said the discussions were not only "exploratory", but the two sides also tried to. From Wordnik.com. [HindustanTimes.com - Top HomePage-TopStories News Headlines] Reference
It said then that following the "exploratory" phase in the first six months of the year. From Wordnik.com. [Telecom Asia RSS] Reference
Ayman Taha, a Hamas spokesman, said the visit was "exploratory," according to The Associated Press. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
As we turn our gaze south of the 49th parallel, we see that DPI has been used in various 'exploratory' ways. From Wordnik.com. [p2pnet news] Reference
To keep customers interested, he undertakes an annual round of "exploratory" trips, testing new destinations. From Wordnik.com. [Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com] Reference
He launched his campaign Dec. 18 but had been running a high-profile "exploratory" effort for months before that. From Wordnik.com. Reference
"exploratory" science was replaced with less invasive procedures. From Wordnik.com. [Lake News Online Homepage RSS] Reference
"exploratory" talks to invest in another company that can then develop new e-reader and e-ink technologies. From Wordnik.com. [Mobile Magazine] Reference
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