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Parmitano was a test pilot for the Italian Air Force before becoming a colonel, and was selected as an ESA astronaut in 2009.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He often purposely selected quotations in opposition to one another, creating a dialectic through which his son could come to his own conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For an individual performance that separated him from all others, Tronstein has been selected The Times’ player of the year for the 2026 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The coalition said it was "unclear" as to why the amendment was not selected.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

She ran her finger down the names, selected one that sounded local and reached into her pocket for change.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt