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crux

[kruhks] / krʌks /


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"In Latin, this constellation is called Crux, the Southern Cross, which points toward the southernmost region of the planet, where Kank was discovered."

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Crux Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund, also decided to build a custom CRM after struggling to find SaaS offerings that fit its needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“Yesterday the news that Elon Musk is going to be the first trillionaire in the world,” the pope said in an September interview with Crux.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

"There are electronic jammers to make sure that phone and wi-fi signals are not getting in or out," said John Allen, the editor of Crux news site.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

The captain of the Crux stood, and the deck seemed to bend beneath his weight as he crossed to the rail.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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