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Its heat-resistant design, originally intended for reentry on Earth and Mars, could be used to handle the intense heating from aerobraking in Uranus' atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The scene originally had Peet’s character being recognized by someone who awkwardly can’t quite place her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

John Barnard, a wetland specialist, said: "There are historical records of swallowtails right across East Yorkshire. So bringing milk parsley back basically puts things in place for where they originally lived."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The FDA’s fast-track review was originally expected to be finalized in December 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Oh, I’m from Puerto Vallarta originally, but now that I’m all alone, I live out here by myself,” Chencho said.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall