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rocket

[rok-it] / ˈrɒk ɪt /




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SpaceX is among the most widely held investments across colleges and universities, endowment executives say, likely making the rocket company’s coming IPO one of the great windfalls for American endowments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Seven minutes later, the massive rocket booster that blasted the craft towards space starts falling back to Earth – until its engines reignite as planned.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“But right now, softball is on a rocket ship. Let’s keep on cooking, let’s keep on flying, let’s show that if you build it, they will come.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The offering would value Elon Musk’s rocket and artificial-intelligence conglomerate at a whopping $1.77 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

With a burst of puppy rocket fuel, Tater sprang out of Abby’s arms and flew into the train.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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