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The expedition also revealed a major problem with searching for giant trees from the ground.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Around 1,000 firefighters were on the ground Monday, a number that is expected to double in the coming days as mutual-aid crews continue to arrive from out of state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The BBC is the first media to gain access to the city and speak to people on the ground about what is going on at the heart of the protests.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Airlines, software companies and homebuilders rose, while consumer staples and energy companies lost ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Clare dropped his tail and slumped to the ground.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
In the open ocean, floating algae can form important habitats and nursery grounds for marine species, potentially supporting fisheries.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
A few months ago, she was moved to house arrest on what the government said were humanitarian grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Some Jewish leaders have also based their opposition on religious grounds.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
None of Manchester City, Liverpool or Everton's grounds are ideal from a security perspective.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He hoped for an opportunity when Garfield left the grounds on horseback, in his carriage, or by foot.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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