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Researchers have uncovered a major temperature imbalance deep inside Mars, with the planet's southern interior appearing significantly hotter than its northern half.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
He was tested again as Brighton pushed for an equaliser in the second half.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
It’s the corporate equivalent of ordering too much alcohol for a house party where half the guests turn out to be dry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Goldman Sachs projects it to grow to half a trillion dollars within the next few years.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Evelyn says, “My feet are seven and a half wides.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
A few minutes after liftoff, its two halves will separate and fall away, allowing Roman to continue its journey into space.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Her family said she was "one of a kind" who "lived fully, fiercely and never did anything by halves".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Splitting the market in two and owning both halves is a lot like owning the whole thing in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The chart above shows that, much of the time, the two halves of this hedge tend to rise and fall together.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Here,” said Razi, prying the coconut open into two halves.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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