maiden
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"Balikatan 2026 also saw the maiden deployment of Japan's ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft for air-sea rescue and medical procedures, especially important given the long sea lanes in the region," Heng told AFP.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The Daily Racing Form reported Ocelli, the maiden who finished third in the Derby, is now expected to run in the Preakness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Ocelli is winless in six starts, with his best showing a second in a maiden race last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
She made her debut for Brave as a 16-year-old in 2024 and as maiden wickets go, the scalp of legendary former Australia captain Meg Lanning is a decent name.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
My body was a knot of raw nerves and nausea, my lungs crushed against my rib cage like a prisoner in an iron maiden.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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