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Berlin will no longer pursue building and ordering the aircraft after failing to resolve a spat between Airbus and Dassault over which should take the lead on its development, a senior German government official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
After taking a 2-0 lead on Adrian Lopez’s two-run home run, Lamb capped the five-run first inning with a 421-foot, three-run homer over the right-field bleachers at Blue Bell Park.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Hellberg's team had taken the lead on the night and in the tie through Riley McGree's early goal, but after another strong first half, they allowed Ross Stewart to equalise at the end of it.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Rocket Lab continues to lead on execution and growth,” it added.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The propulsion experts at NASA’s laboratory in Cleveland took the lead on the craft’s electrical system and the retrofire rockets built into the craft itself.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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