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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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The capsule will carry the first Black person, first woman and first non-American to travel around the moon — potentially traveling farther and reentering the Earth’s atmosphere faster than any other human mission in history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

This part of the journey will last approximately three or four days, punctuated by re-entry into the atmosphere -- one of the mission's most delicate maneuvers.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

This saw the capsule dip into the upper atmosphere, briefly climb again, then plunge back in so as to best cope with the heat, G-forces and splashdown accuracy needed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Adora is also a participant in this toxic atmosphere, both victim and conspirator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Come on, Uncle Jet. Let’s eat something,” Nathan said, pushing his way through the fog-like atmosphere toward Uncle Jet.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young