sphere

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Orion's next milestone, set to take place on day five of the 10-day mission, is to enter the lunar sphere of influence, where the Moon's gravitational pull exceeds that of the Earth, according to NASA.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

But while ties date back to the Cold War, Angola has been gradually drifting away from Russia's sphere of influence.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“We also have a new technology sphere that’s opening up. It’s legitimizing this need, because modern warfare is extremely different and much more technical than any form of warfare we’ve seen before.”

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Some people will argue that it’s unfair he will likely get wiped away from the public sphere while other predatory men from the past and present largely maintain their riches and reputations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The goddess Nemesis had promised him help, and he’d gotten it: the code to activate the Archimedes sphere.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan