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discoverers

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plural of discoverer

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The name began appearing on European explorers' maps in the 1660s.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
At the center was Tatunca Nara, who claimed to be its descendant and guide, but later became linked to the disappearance and deaths of several explorers.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

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The festival also gave a nod to some of the industry’s women pioneers, such as Bikini Kill and Garbage.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Translated, Huang’s immense fortune will eventually pale by comparison to those that will follow from entrepreneurs building on his and other AI pioneers’ broad shoulders.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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That follows a growing trend, as airlines have been adding more capacity in the shoulder seasons and even in the off-peak winter period as travelers opt to fly in the fall and other cooler, cheaper times of the year.

— Michele Luhn, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
San Juan is a major tourist spot for the island, with its nearby airport and cruise docks, but travelers might not feel the impact of the crisis.

— Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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