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SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering has been a major boon for exchange-traded funds touting pre-IPO exposure to SpaceX.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
People in Mongbwalu are used to outbreaks of tuberculosis and malaria, the initial symptoms of which are similar to those of Ebola, but both of which are much more treatable.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
A Trump executive order in December 2025 directed Nasa to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028, when his term of office comes to an end, and establish initial base elements by 2030.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Investors are paying close attention to huge initial public offerings expected this year, with questions about whether enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence trade is strong enough to eat up the additional share supply.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Fortunately, the chair stuck briefly in the peanut brittle, falling back into place after the initial jolt.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Word Generation Science - Preparing a Scientific Investigation
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