Example Sentences

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Its Falcon 1 failed three times before reaching orbit in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

When asked about the prospect of reaching 10,000 Test runs, he said he was "not in the game" for personal milestones.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The rocket completed its 12th test flight last month and is seen as critical for reaching Musk’s other goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The president said more than 200 commercial ships had safely traveled the crucial waterway, resulting in more than 100 million barrels of oil reaching the market.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“With these,” I said, reaching in my gunny sack for the traps.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls