scouting expedition

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

A journey undertaken for reconnaissance or exploration.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.