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Mercury

[mur-kyuh-ree] / ˈmɜr kyə ri /


NOUN
terrestrial planet
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Then, in February, the administration formalized the rollback of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, in effect making the exemptions permanent.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

State Farm, the state’s largest home insurer, is the lead defendant in the lawsuit, but it also names Farmers, Mercury and other top insurers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Over time, weathering would create extensive layers of darkened regolith, similar to the dusty surface seen on the Moon or Mercury.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It was among several pieces of music memorabilia being sold by Hertfordshire-based auction house Propstore, including a gold microphone used by Queen singer Freddie Mercury and one of the last autographs signed by John Lennon.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Mercury brought Psyche into the palace of the gods, and Jupiter himself gave her the ambrosia to taste which made her immortal.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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