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Mercury

[mur-kyuh-ree] / ˈmɜr kjə ri /


NOUN
terrestrial planet
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In an interview this month with the Mercury News, Gabrielle Hanson called Aurora “an angel on this earth” and said that she and her husband tried to help the girl during her asthma attack.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Archer's mother Lola was the first woman journalist on the weekly paper, the Weston Mercury.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

In the report, AmCham alleged that Castillo, Kyaw and Islam entered and arranged payment for the contract with Mercury without the knowledge and authorization of its board of governors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Mercury contamination, toxic algal blooms and invasive fishes have threatened a rare and revered local fish.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Using a stable troupe of actors, the Mercury Theatre presented a series of plays.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow


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