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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

“Seeing the richest and largest companies unable to fend off a litigation like this expands the scope of plaintiffs lawyers who will be willing to mount similar cases.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

On one occasion, a horse flipped, fell on Jarrell-Searcy and both rider and mount bounced up uninjured.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Investors have rushed to exit what are called business development companies as worries mount about the value of the loans extended to software companies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

She prevailed on every charge, and she prevailed because she could mount an argument that the Munich Philharmonic could not rebut.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell