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`neuter past participle of explicare, to unfold;
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`exploitation'of copper deposits.
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`explore every possibility,
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`exploring outer space.
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`b: Appearance
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`in public
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`INTEX EX. 1037, Pg. 3
`Intex Recreation v. Bestway Inflatables, IPR2023-00486
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