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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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On Monday, Landry, who insists he is visiting on a goodwill mission, and the US Ambassador to Denmark Ken Howery met Nielsen.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Young people no longer see the country fighting for a larger cause or united by a common mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There’s a certain kind of gray, witchy spring day where dinner needs to feel less like a project and more like a rescue mission.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Getting down the street was a real mission.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Their mission was urgent, but even so, Penelope found herself enjoying the adventure.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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