scouting expedition
Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words
A journey undertaken for reconnaissance or exploration.
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- The general sent a small scouting expedition to assess enemy positions.
- Before establishing the new colony, they organized a scouting expedition into the unknown territory.
- Our team is planning a scouting expedition next month to find suitable locations for the new research facility.
- During their scouting expedition, the explorers discovered an ancient ruin.
- A successful scouting expedition requires careful planning and experienced personnel.
- He led a daring scouting expedition deep into the jungle.
- The company initiated a scouting expedition to identify potential new markets.
- They hope their scouting expedition will yield valuable intelligence.
- Every year, the university sponsors a scouting expedition for geology students.
- The remote village was first reached by a small scouting expedition decades ago.