maiden

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More than 1,500 people died when Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The inclusion of a maiden resource for West Dome Underground and extensions at Main Dome Underground outline exciting high-grade additions which can serve as a supplement to the base load low-grade open pit,” says Hissey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Lufthansa, celebrating the centenary of its maiden flight next month, announced its highest-ever annual revenue of €39.6 billion for 2025 last week, beating analyst expectations, as it raised its dividend and lifted 2026 financial guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

“It was asking a lot,” Baffert said of pushing Potente from a maiden race to a Grade 2 stakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

I think of the song Father taught me, of the maiden in the sea, in the tower, calling out to the sailors.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar