alien
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But its discovery in July led to wild speculation that the object was a piece of extraterrestrial technology — maybe even an alien spacecraft.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The Triassic can sometimes seem almost alien compared to the modern world.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The novel presents an extraordinary alien intelligence that happens to make its home here on Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
He and she were growing up, growing older and further apart in this alien land to which they had never chosen to come.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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