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world

[wurld] / wɜrld /




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In a world ravaged by conflicts and crises, 287 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the ultimate diplomatic and humanitarian accolade this year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

After its use, the federal government controlled nuclear technology in the U.S. and attempted to stop or slow its nonpeaceful use in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

On screen, even 2023's smash-hit Barbie showed the iconic doll expressing frustration with her supposedly picture-perfect world.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The moves rattled Silicon Valley executives and California educators who see easy access to the smartest, hardest-working people in the world as one of America’s greatest competitive advantages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Many wandering souls were eager to meet their destiny, which was most assuredly better than their scrounging, struggling existence in this world.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Because the four other lava worlds found to have atmospheres are in the ultra-hot regime, it raises questions about whether there's a critical transition temperature when silicate atmospheres start becoming very thick.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

The musical’s book, written by Adam Rapp alongside Justin Levine, blends the best of both worlds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

They sat within a matter of feet from each other but their positions were worlds apart.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

With unruly hair, round glasses, an affable demeanor and a taste for V-neck sweaters, Amodei is worlds away from the corporate executive archetype -- and seems to be motivated by something his peers are not.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

By 1700 every educated person was familiar with the idea that the universe might be infinite and that there were probably other inhabited worlds.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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