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As evacuees hurried onto the jetbridge, crew members ordered them to put away their cameras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That his hand version of Rocky could climb onto Gosling, and interact with the actor more directly, allowed for an amusing rapport to develop instantly between them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Border Patrol agents from an elite unit rappelled from a hovering Black Hawk helicopter onto the roof of a 130-unit apartment complex.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Most golfers step onto the first tee and immediately try to generate a full-speed swing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Together we got her onto her bed and then I raced down to the shop for Father and Betsie.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom