reconnoitering

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

"The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter."

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

"Before deciding where to have lunch, we did some reconnaissance of the different restaurants on Main Street to see which had the shortest line. "

"She is acquiring new skills in cooking by taking online classes. "

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

"The scavenger found a broken pencil in the schoolyard trash can. "

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

"After arguing with her parents, Sarah abandoned her plans for the weekend. "