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The propellant was originally designed for chemical propulsion systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The band originally signed on to perform at the Freedom 250 concert series and pulled out, Carter said, after seeing backlash online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The mission was originally conceived to be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972, but Nasa changed its plans in February 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

My dad adds, “They told us at the hotel that they think part of their building was originally the home of a medieval Jewish family. What makes it unique is its large courtyard.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar