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door

[dawr, dohr] / dɔr, doʊr /


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"This opens the door for small satellites to do even more science, more observations, and more interesting missions, all on a smaller and cheaper platform."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

That could open the door for a rotation toward those with steadier cash flows, reasonable valuations, recognizable brands, and clear paths to margin recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"If I tried to sleep in the toilets, the staff would come banging on the door, telling me to get out. It was hard."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million new units in California’s urban centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He ducks under the garage door, but his spiked-up hair gets smushed on the way out.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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