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These calculations are important because a successful planetary defense mission would ideally change an asteroid's trajectory without breaking it into multiple dangerous fragments.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Yet another hurdle the company faced was breaking into international markets as the car has not gained regulatory approval for sale in Australia, New Zealand or European Union countries.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
In other words, CVS is breaking itself up before government regulators do the job for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
"Our country is more successful right now than at any time in its history," he said, before breaking off in mid-sentence and pointing to the ceiling.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
In April of 1865, the most prominent of these Spiritualist papers, Banner of Light, announced the breaking news to its readers: “The End of the Rebellion!”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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