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“Managing heat in space is difficult, which really means expensive,” said Shanti Rao, a spacecraft consultant who formerly worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Up to 150 of the 480 High Street stores formerly part of the WHSmith business will be closed in a restructuring plan launched by the owner of the chain.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
I found online memes from Amar Shergill — a Steyer supporter and activist I respect who formerly chaired the California Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus — including his charts comparing the Democratic field.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
His parents were formerly undocumented, just like my dad, and he has been a fierce advocate for immigrants going back to his labor organizing days.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
I warn’t locked up as often now as formerly, but I wore out my good share of key-metal still.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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