Eventually, if the play proves up, it will have been worth the long and bumpy ride that every exploration play entails.

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The Durham-based writer also wrote last year's play, an exploration of drug addiction and HIV.

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There are of course many assumptions built into such plans, but my review leads me to believe that it is a robust platform for serious exploration of the Big Venture Play.

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He decided to transfer his exploration budget from the Ultra Deep play to onshore shale deposits instead.

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Europe is looking to play a significant role in America's plans for the manned exploration of deep space.

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It could play an important role in cold climates for search-and-rescue, scientific exploration and expedition support.

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