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The sixth successful launch comes after two failures for the new model that replaced the mainstay H-2A, which had a near-perfect success record.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse One of the mainstays harbors of the Howe ‘Bout Arden shopping center, Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, temporarily closed in May.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The group was formed by Oakland comedian and author Jackie Keliiaa, a mainstay of the Bay Area stand-up scene.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse One of the mainstays harbors of the Howe ‘Bout Arden shopping center, Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, temporarily closed in May.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The group was formed by Oakland comedian and author Jackie Keliiaa, a mainstay of the Bay Area stand-up scene.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainstay
Noun
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Soaring double-height ceilings anchor the entertaining spaces, with loft areas overlooking the living room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Dozens of VLCCs are sailing from the South China Sea and across the Indian Ocean toward the United Arab Emirates ports, where at least 30 ships were already at anchor, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward on Wednesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Reading people’s intentions and forming relationships is still the backbone of successful recruiting.—
Steven Johnson
June 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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How did 42 Dugg-core Detroit drums end up as the backbone of Florida street rap?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The lifecycle pillar then operationalizes governance through requirements covering model selection, data quality, explainability, performance monitoring, human oversight, cybersecurity, and third-party risk.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Still, firefighters said having trained medical personnel on standby provides peace of mind.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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At the time of activation, state agencies placed swiftwater rescue teams, emergency management personnel, transportation crews, law enforcement, and aviation resources on standby to support potential flood response operations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Mainstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainstay. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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