orb
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In another, two federal special agents witnessed "a glowing orange orb... perched close to a rock pinnacle."
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Solving the mystery of the "golden orb" took years of careful analysis.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
Knowing approximately when to head home for the day could be guessed by examining nature—even by looking at a sheep’s pupils, which go from a rectangular slit to a wide orb as the light fades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Can you look into your glowing orb and tell the rest of us what’s coming?
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
"Pong?" said a girl carrying a Gold orb lantern.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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