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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a drill of" is not commonly used in written English and may not convey a clear meaning without additional context.
It could potentially be used in contexts related to training or practice sessions, such as military or educational drills.
Example: "The team participated in a drill of emergency procedures to ensure everyone knew their roles."
Alternatives: "a session of" or "a practice of".
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This lockdown wasn't a drill, of course.
The method used was time taken by a drill of standard dimension before it broke down.
Then we do a drill of slow tight turns around cones, at which I become progressively worse.
During a recent military exercise, Taiwan's fleet sent 40 ships to sea in a drill of a clash with China.
Hands shoot up with enthusiasm, undimmed even by a drill of singing the lengthy national and state anthems in the baking school yard.
Dropping to the track to perform a drill of sit-ups, the 29-year-old clowned around Bolt-style, and the crowd were enthralled.
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For the rest of the screws, a drill bit of 3.2 mm was used.
Even a good drill of a bad plan can't protect us.
As a rule of thumb--if you're going to skip something, skip a drill instead of the main skill.
For condyle fixation, 5 mm cancellous screws are used with a drill hole of 2.5 mm.
Phelps has said Bowman reminded him of a drill sergeant because of his disciplined and regimented ways.
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