Argo
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Argus
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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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Last year, it entered into a cardiovascular collaboration with Argo Biopharma with a value that could exceed $5 billion subject to hitting targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Somewhere in the stormy waters off Greenland, a bright yellow robotic probe, known as an Argo float, is sinking silently beneath the waves.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
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
The Argo II veered to port, its aerial oars in motion, its sails catching the wind.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Prices for November-delivery cargoes to Northwest Europe have nearly doubled over the same period, rising to $26.94 from $13.86, according to the latest data from Argus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
More broadly, investors view the legacy software giant as trustworthy, Argus Research analyst Joseph Bonner told MarketWatch last week.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
David Ruisard, pricing manager for commodities intelligence firm Argus says the ongoing Russian war with Ukraine has also impacted oil supplies, contributing to higher fuel prices.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
To narrow that uncertainty, JPL geoscientist Donald Argus led the development of a new approach that relies on extremely precise satellite tracking.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Even worse than Peeves, if that was possible, was the caretaker, Argus Filch.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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