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That record is blemished by his removal from an assignment based on his Francis-like tendencies, which may have had a hand in his failure to rise above the lowest of the U.S.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
It is the most challenging assignment of Vance's vice-presidency so far - one with a limited upside and plenty to lose if negotiations fail.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
After graduating, she expanded the assignment into a full review comparing deep-sea vents and impact-generated systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
In 2013, while Glover was in Washington, D.C., on assignment as a Navy legislative fellow, he happened to miss a phone call from NASA.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
It would be the most unusual excuse ever for not turning in an assignment: “A huge redwood tree fell on top of my homework.”
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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