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NMP said the clearance does not mean it will immediately begin commercial mining operations as it still needs to complete permitting, including for the necessary land-based infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The HBO series is expected to take 10 years to complete, as producers plan multiple seasons covering each of Rowling's seven books, which the eight blockbuster films were originally based on.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Mike McDaniel-orchestrated offense is looking for a complete revival of the running game in 2026, and Omarion Hampton will be key to making that happen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
This allowed the team to produce an image of the complete molecular orbital and distinguish features that are even smaller than the distance separating the carbon atoms within the molecule.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Frederick and Bruno might be complete idiots, but any village idiot knows gold when they see it.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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"It's always been our thing, if you discourage the DNA that completes us, what's the point in then playing Test cricket?"
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The ruling "completes an exemplary democratic debate", the Elysee Palace said, adding that the legislation "provides an essential safeguard for our fellow citizens".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Apollo said it largely backs the existing easyJet strategy, which should mean minimal change to its structure and as a result the industry, at least near-term if the transaction completes, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The court agrees to dismiss the charges entirely if the defendant completes the required terms — such as community service, counseling or restitution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It screeches and shudders from lack of use until it finally completes its noisy path.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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Growth should also benefit from a 27.8%-owned LNG-linked air separation unit, expected to be completed by late 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The game was the fourth-shortest completed Test match with a side winning, with exactly 125 overs bowled.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
On the seventh of eight plays, Elway completed a 28-yard pass to Scott Marshall to clinch victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The entire project -- which includes replacing ageing radar -- is supposed to be completed by 2028.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
When that process was completed, the ship was slowly air-dried to remove any remaining moisture that had saturated the wood after having been immersed in seawater for so long.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends completing all loan applications within a two-week period to avoid any negative impact on your credit score from multiple credit applications.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
He said he got injured while completing the challenge.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Hunt roared at the TV camera after completing her individual sprint double in Birmingham.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The highest number of cargo ships completing the passage in a year was 13, in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
“You need to refocus on your mission. There are many more things to be done. Ways to be useful. Do not let this one setback stop you from completing other duties.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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