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The spiders build their conical traps around dusk by attaching silk tension lines to a leaf, a task that can take as long as four hours.—ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026 Among the Olive Groves in Puglia For an authentic Puglian stay, nothing beats bedding down in one of the locale's iconic conical homes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026 Despite popular belief, their rounded, conical teeth rarely cause a bite-off.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026 The upper plinth is separated from the lower by conical isolators, while the lower plinth utilizes rubber spike feet to protect against environmental vibration.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conical