sea lion
noun
: any of several Pacific eared seals (such as genera Eumetopias and Zalophus) that are usually larger than the related fur seals and lack a thick underfur
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Lytvynchuk is a fisherman and thought the seal was an aggressive sea lion, the lawyer said.
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CBS News, 27 May 2026
Lytvynchuk is a fisherman and thought the seal was an aggressive sea lion, the lawyer said.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
At La Jolla Cove, there are effectively no meaningful protections for vulnerable sea lion mothers and pups during pupping season.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
According to the Vancouver Sun, Rickards said wildlife sightings are part of daily life, from bald eagles and sea lions to humpback whales and orcas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
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CBS News, 27 May 2026
Lytvynchuk is a fisherman and thought the seal was an aggressive sea lion, the lawyer said.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
At La Jolla Cove, there are effectively no meaningful protections for vulnerable sea lion mothers and pups during pupping season.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
According to the Vancouver Sun, Rickards said wildlife sightings are part of daily life, from bald eagles and sea lions to humpback whales and orcas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sea lion
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“Sea lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20lion. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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