Argo
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Astronomy. a very large southern constellation, now divided into Vela, Carina, Puppis, and Pyxis, four separate constellations lying largely south of Canis Major.
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(italics) the ship in which Jason sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece.
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These drifting instruments, known as Argo floats, continuously measure conditions in the upper ocean and offer more frequent observations, although they have been in operation for a shorter period.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2026
“All they do is tear up our road,” said Adam Argo, town manager.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
A company called Argo AI, backed by Ford and Volkswagen, was also developing driverless technology until it shut down in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Others have raised similar concerns, with astrophysicist Dr Megan Argo saying the increase in satellites is "making it increasingly difficult to study the universe outside our own atmosphere".
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
The Argo II turned in the sky, presenting its port side, and green fire blazed from the ballista.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Oil refineries in big consuming countries like South Korea or Japan need time to conduct compliance and legal due diligence to buy Iranian crude, said Tom Reed, head of oil market analysis at Argus Media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Some tankers could take more than one month to reach Europe after the route reopens, according to Argus Media analysts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
"We have had five refinery closures in the last two-and a-bit years in Europe, whereas jet fuel demand has been rising year on year," explains Amaar Khan, head of jet fuel pricing at Argus Media.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Argus Research analyst Joseph Bonner told MarketWatch that investors were searching for bargains on Monday, and added that investors may be teasing out which companies may benefit from Anthropic’s Mythos.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
I hit the top of Half-Blood Hill in time to see the camp’s van disappearing down the farm road, probably Argus taking the quest group into the city.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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