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that is

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id est
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"Enceladus itself is a key driver of this environment, releasing huge amounts of water vapor that gets ionized, loading the magnetosphere with heavy plasma that is then pulled around as the planet spins."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“We do not really want a religion that is right when we are right,” he wrote in describing his movement to the church.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"There's a sense of embarrassment," she says, "because that is what your body's meant to do so you feel like you're failing yourself."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The stock jumped 4.4% to $108.50 in after-hours trading Thursday, but that is nothing compared with its recent moves.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I have a solid guess what that is, although trust me, I’m really hoping I’m wrong. But judging from the stink eye you’re giving me, I’m guessing I’m out of luck.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin