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The long-awaited sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick,” came out in June 2022 and quickly cruised to box office heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Their second official international was against Tuesday's opponents Turkey, who cruised to a 6-1 victory.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While private credit firms like Blue Owl Capital saw investors bolt from their funds last year, industry leader Ares Management Corp. cruised above the turbulence—until now.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Drones piloted by fiber-optic wires that render jamming useless cruised above an American base in Baghdad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The second cop car cruised slowly down the street, lights flashing.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon