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Astronaut Christina Koch, speaking to Canadian children live from space, said the crew was most excited to see the basin -- sometimes known as the Moon's "Grand Canyon."
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
May was speaking from experience: Turnarounds are his specialty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
For Redick, speaking for the first time since news of Doncic’s injury, he had to check on the temperature of his team to make sure his group was in the right space.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Owens has continued to work consistently since the viral moment, taking on roles across television and film while also speaking openly about the importance of valuing all forms of labor.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Maybe finding Wonders would require some asking, though speaking up did not come naturally to me, as Aunt Pretty liked to point out.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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