mount

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On Friday, American officials scrambled to mount a search-and-rescue operation for the crew of a downed jet fighter before Iran could reach any potential survivors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Davies and Radio 2's overnight presenter OJ Borg will cover the show over the next week, as speculation begins to mount over who will replace Mills.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As the obstacles mount against Kornev, his paranoia grows, leading to fleeting moments of surrealism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Magdalys yelled, already swerving them into a steep dive toward where Mapper lay beneath his downed mount.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older