on board
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At a fundamental level, the Lightning erred in attempting to be a traditional American pickup, with all the size and capacity but with a fraction of the available energy on board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
On Wednesday, Air Force officials identified the eight-member crew on board, which included flight test engineers, pilots, two Boeing contractors and multiple members of the 419th Flight Test Squadron.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
In any case, the island is on board with Tom’s extractive commerce push, indicated in the season’s ominous ending.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
More than 500 commercial vessels are still stuck in the Gulf, with about 11,000 seafarers on board, according to the International Maritime Organization.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“You sure you’re on board with this?” he asks as he pulls out of the parking lot.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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