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Root looked to have played himself in, only to again find himself pinned on the pad.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Once those preparations are complete, Falcon Heavy and Roman will be transported to the launch pad for the final steps before liftoff.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
According to People, Prince Harry and Markle will maintain their Montecito chateau as well as their Portugal getaway pad but will reside at a private, non-royal home in the U.K.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump showed off a giant new helicopter landing pad at the White House on Wednesday, the latest in a series of construction projects, as he seeks to leave his mark on Washington.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Gagarin and Titov were driven to the launch pad.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
“Tragically, a southern pacific rattlesnake was hiding under the brown padded envelope and bit Addy’s left hand,” the family wrote on the fundraising page.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Fraudsters can be in search of higher pay from padded credentials or may have more sophisticated schemes in mind, like gaining access to company data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Blakesley said they padded out a rubble sack and tethered it to rope so it would float, before using a sample pole to gently nudge the eggs into the bag.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
Nina padded up in her slippers, bringing rolls and glasses of tea with lemon.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Those who describe their career strategies as "lily padding" are always on the lookout for the next opportunity.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
There was Molly Hollis, a middle-aged, Midwestern former schoolteacher whose creation required body padding and a wig; a flamboyant redhead; a nearly invisible elderly woman; and, most uncannily, Reichl’s own mother.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
But the best compliment I can pay Early is that, while you never quite unsee his jawline and strategic padding, his total commitment is such that it swings you over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The redesigned robotaxi’s interior has a lighter color palette, aimed at creating a calmer and more relaxing environment, and added padding and ergonomic curves in the seats and headrests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Horse and Hop-Robin fetched padding for the lord commander, along with a ringmail hauberk to go over it, and greaves, gorget, and halfhelm.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
