pad

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Once the rocket reaches the pad, engineers will spend several days checking that the repairs carried out in th VAB have worked as intended and that nothing has shifted during the slow journey out.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Some analysts felt the retail industry could stage a rebound this year as more generous tax refunds pad consumers’ wallets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

County residents without access to air conditioning are encouraged to seek relief at a county pool, splash pad or cooling center near them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Elvis put a shin pad under his pants leg, and I took a couple of practice shots—until he was sure I wouldn’t miss and injure him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Our waitress is coming out of the kitchen, looking at her pad of paper.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy