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The crew are now safely aboard a waiting ship and recovering from a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
During the 2022 Artemis I test mission, which had no people aboard, the heat shield had unexpectedly chipped in more than 100 spots.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Travelers can always choose to eat before the flight or bring food aboard the plane.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
For crews who have been stuck for weeks aboard ships, the agreement between the US and Iran is the first sign of hope.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
On the night of April 22, after another night’s delay, John Wilkes Booth and David Herold finally climbed aboard the boat and rowed out into the Potomac toward Virginia.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing aboard
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" and "The Flag We Love"
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