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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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The mission was classified and the details played down in official records, to mitigate the risk of a direct conflict with the Soviets at the dawn of the Cold War.

From The Wall Street Journal

You give me a mission, give me a goal and I’m going to reach it.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Herman Law’s work is driven solely by our mission to advocate for survivors in their pursuit of justice and healing.”

From Los Angeles Times

The survey analyzes measurements from two European Space Agency missions -- Hipparcos and Gaia -- which track tiny motions in stars caused by the gravitational pull of unseen companions.

From Science Daily

“Then, there will be a rescue mission so that the April meeting can create another cease fire. It’s the same scenario over and over again.”

From Barron's