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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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If astronauts had been exposed during a lunar mission, they could have faced lethal radiation levels.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

To preserve the nonprofit’s charitable mission, returns to those investors were capped, and profits above the cap would flow back to the charity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It will be "a high-level fact-finding mission to explore leading international approaches to supporting young children and those who care for them", the palace added.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

She wants this now to be a "global mission" and the city was chosen because of its distinctive approach to early years learning.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

‘He can’t come. We can’t risk it. This mission is already dangerous enough.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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