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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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Building a refinery at the Port of Brownsville on the Gulf Coast has been Calce’s mission for a decade.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

BBC Verify has examined what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Trump then told reporters about a secret military mission to ensure safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important commercial waterways.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Isaacman said "those raising this concern may not be aware of the pipeline of crews," including those "undergoing lunar-specific training that would be a better fit for a future surface mission."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The embassy didn’t send Willa to Poland. She chose to go, perhaps even initiated the mission herself.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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