comet
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After starting his career as a comet who smashed the field, McIlroy fell closer to earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Noonan did not realize the comet was breaking up until he reviewed the images the following day.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
When a comet first breaks open, it exposes clean ice rather than dust.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
However, another theory proposed that a comet or asteroid impact over North America triggered the event.
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026
It screamed and fled into the trees like a wounded comet.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Vocabulary lists containing comet
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