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Its heat-resistant design, originally intended for reentry on Earth and Mars, could be used to handle the intense heating from aerobraking in Uranus' atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The scene originally had Peet’s character being recognized by someone who awkwardly can’t quite place her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The mission was originally due to take off as early as February.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Ponnachan, who police said was originally from India, is due before magistrates on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The juvenile population in America increased from 1994 to 2000, but the juvenile crime rate declined, leading academics who had originally supported the “super-predator” theory to disclaim it.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson