first stage
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The first stage would focus on warming the planet.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Racing in his fourth Tour, the 26-year-old Norwegian claimed his first stage win and just the second for his team, Uno-X Mobility.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The private firm Landspace tested its Zhuque-3 rocket last December, which launched successfully, but its first stage lost control on its return to the launchpad.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Getting through the first stage was a breeze for the U.S., which won its first two games, collecting six points in group play for the first time since 1930.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Lasting less time than the massive first stage, and thrusting much more smoothly, it seemed almost like an afterthought.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
