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[rair] / rɛər /




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Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths LYC 1.36%increase; green up pointing triangle is the largest producer of separated rare earths outside of China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The unusual rocky planet could represent a rare cosmic oddity, or it might reveal a broader trend astronomers have not yet recognized.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“In the years since it passed, it has been working and has really helped in the post-pandemic recovery in our neighborhood commercial corridors. It’s been a rare instant success story.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Its listing, which was held by Kaelin Hall of William Means Real Estate, described the property as a “striking custom residence” that offers “a rare sense of privacy paired with a refined, design-forward aesthetic.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Back then a room filled with so many professional Colored women was a rare sight.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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