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If all goes according to plan, the rocket's upper stage, or ship, will travel halfway around the world from Starbase, reaching an altitude of more than 100 miles before reentering the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025 -
At the upper levels — EPs and showrunners — 56.9% are white and 25.2% are BIPOC.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
14 May 2025
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“Loftier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loftier. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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