pathfinder
Example Sentences
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"The fact that it can is a major breakthrough because this is now a pathfinder project for similar projects in Europe."
From Reuters
This mission, called CAPSTONE, is meant to serve as a pathfinder.
From The Verge
“I do see this as a pathfinder for how we can help facilitate commercial missions beyond Earth,” Mr. Baker said.
From New York Times
Shauvin was responsible for flying a Douglas C-47 Skytrain to the Netherlands to deploy pathfinder paratroopers, but the aircraft was shot down as it soared above Belgium and crashed near the village of Retie.
From Seattle Times
Diggins arrived the Beijing Games as a leader of the U.S. team, a pathfinder who had showed other American cross-country skiers that they could compete with the Scandinavians who have long dominated the sport.
From New York Times
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