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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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“It doesn’t have to be this scary thing. And so, I’ve kind of made it my life’s mission to make spaces like that fun and accessible,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

When a carrier strike group deploys for a historic mission, the burden isn’t borne solely by those in uniform.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

China's Tianwen-1 mission already landed a rover named Zhurong on the surface of Mars in 2021, in one of the most spectacular successes of Beijing's space programme.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

In its statement, DHS denied HSI has neglected its core mission, saying the agency has increased its efforts to combat criminal cartels, gangs and drug traffickers in response to multiple Trump executive orders.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

As the Bay of Pigs invasion force gathered on the beach in Nicaragua, the Soviets were set to launch a surprise mission of their own.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Observer missions, including the European Union, called on parties to tone down inflammatory statements ahead of final results, due on Monday.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

He reiterated that his missions were "making life more affordable, strengthening our schools, creating good-paying jobs, and making sure opportunity reaches every corner of our state".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Each mission is intended to build on previous flights by improving capabilities and confirming that important systems can operate successfully before later missions arrive.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

La Cruz Roja Colombiana is looking to provide essential medical care, help fix the failing telecommunications networks, give access to potable water, connect families and aid in rescue missions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

When the nighttime bombing missions were over, the technicians could snatch about two hours of sleep.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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