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The probe went out of contact upon landing in December 2003, until it was finally spotted in 2015, after Pillinger died.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
The Caymans’ motto is “He hath founded it upon the seas.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
The compromise is actually your lifestyle, and that’s something you can both agree upon together.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
The pope said the Church wanted to "alleviate suffering whenever possible" and impress upon the sick that "their lives always retain meaning."
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Looking down upon the water, Duane took notice of its great width.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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