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climb

[klahym] / klaɪm /


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They deliver powerful bursts of thrust that allow spacecraft to quickly accelerate, decelerate, climb, descend, or change position.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The yearly rate of inflation is projected to climb to 4.2% from 3.8% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since May 2023.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

At least one crew member is expected to climb inside a lander to test the hatches, life-support connections and the new Axiom spacesuits.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“There’s still a tremendous amount of skepticism, which is a good thing for investors because markets tend to climb a wall of worry,” she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Albert Einstein once said that everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it would spend its whole life believing it’s stupid.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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