mission
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The whale was discovered off Anholt's shoreline earlier in May, two weeks after a private mission to save the humpback from being stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast ended in failure.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
For most of American history, Congress created new boards or commissions with a specific mission, such as regulating railroad rates in the 1880s or nuclear power in the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Reducing serious car crashes is core to our mission, and we’re incredibly proud of our record that shows we can make roads safer,” a Waymo spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
I’m on a mission to shop on a budget, systematically, smartly and intentionally.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
The last time I’d done this training mission, I’d immediately stood up and made my way to the lobby of the theater, sure that the Butterfly would be in wait there to waylay Booth.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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