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[furst] / fɜrst /




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Thirteen plaques will be unveiled across the UK to celebrate Beagle 2, the first British and European spacecraft to successfully land on another planet.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This season has represented a stunning reversal of fortune for the Knicks, appearing in their first Finals since 1999 after decades as one of the worst teams in the league.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Previously, the record was held by Jeremy Maçon when he was first elected at the age of 21 in 2008.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In her first press conference since announcing her return, Williams played down suggestions she would extend her return to singles competition.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A surge of students comes out; the first to exit is Zora, followed closely by the rest of Black Alliance.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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