Example Sentences

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During the helicopter flight, we could see clear-cutting occurring within a couple of miles of the site that we were surveying and in roughly similar terrain.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2024

Sarah Allen and Matthew Lau, wildlife biologists at the National Park Service, were surveying the northern elephant seal population at Point Reyes National Seashore, about 30 miles northwest of San Francisco.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Western Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner Rick Curtis said crews were surveying damage in the "very large area" hit by Ilsa.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2023

Two Virginia State Police troopers died when their helicopter crashed as they were surveying the event.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2022

Four were surveying the general floor space, but another three were fixed.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer