into the blue
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Powerful explosions rocked Tehran for the fourth day running on Tuesday, sending thick clouds of grey smoke into the blue sky, AFP journalists said.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
The researchers suggest that this buried "spark of water" may have been a decisive factor in turning Earth from a molten inferno into the blue, life-friendly planet we know today.
From Science Daily • Dec. 26, 2025
That means England can only go into the blue or turquoise quadrants on the left side, groups E, F, G, H or I.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
After acknowledging the truth about what the Globes mean to the industry by joking, “Tonight, we celebrate the best film and hold space for television,” Glaser launched her first rocket into the blue.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025
Nico tossed another trading card into the blue flames.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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