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At nearly 650,000 acres — just smaller than Yosemite — the park unfolds as a vast mosaic of mountains, badlands and open desert valleys extending far beyond the reach of the pavement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Another is that waves of airstrikes took out numerous senior Iranian officials and government-communication infrastructure, making it difficult for the U.S. to determine which Iranians to negotiate with and how to reach them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Smith struck a polished 132 from 261 balls and Lawrence an equally assured unbeaten 161 off 258 in a stand of 217 in 64 overs as Surrey batted through the final day to reach 447-4.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
In the species Satyrex ferox, the largest in the group, individuals can reach a legspan of about 14 cm.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
‘Put them down!’ yelled Renn, leaping at him and trying in vain to reach her bow.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.