drilling
1 Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of drilling1
First recorded in 1615–25; drill 1 + -ing 1
Origin of drilling2
1630–40; alteration of German Drillich, itself alteration of Latin trilīx triple-twilled ( German dri- three- replacing Latin tri- )
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Swinney has repeatedly refused to be drawn on whether he explicitly supports drilling at Rosebank.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
It does not affect the decision on whether to allow drilling at Rosebank off Shetland - the UK's largest known untapped field - which was approved in 2022 before being subject to legal challenges.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Moreover, EGS costs “have fallen rapidly as drilling performance improves, following a learning curve reminiscent of early shale development.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
The council voted unanimously on the ordinance, which halts new oil and gas drilling in the city and phases out existing production over the next 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
At least, one-fourth of the way through the drilling.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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