dock
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But in February, Nasa changed that plan and said the mission would fly only in low Earth orbit, barely deeper in space than the International Space Station, and dock with prototype lunar landers.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The gated estate came with more than a half-acre of land and included a private boat dock, heated pool and spa, and private beach access.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The port became known as the "dock of shame" after more than 2,500 migrants slept there in the open or under makeshift shelters during a surge in arrivals in 2020.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
A verbal altercation broke out in court between relatives and friends of Nowak and Digwa as he was sent down from the dock.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
A crane on the dock lifted some big blocks of stone off the ship and swung them on to the shore.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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