alligator

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Recent Examples of alligator Her final carousel photo was a shot of two hyper-realistic albino alligator props. Catherine Santino, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Costumes range from to an alligator tour guide, to tributes to pop queen 's lyrics. Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Her stock rotates weekly, but can include alligator bites from Sweden, smiling pumpkins from Germany and sour blue raspberries from Spain. Natalie Bennett, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Framed by a polished 42mm platinum case, the watch is available with either a grey alligator nubuck leather strap or a more modern blue synthetic strap crafted from recycled materials, echoing the brand's attention to sustainability. Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alligator 
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Noun
  • While mugger crocodiles typically inhabit freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known for their ability to travel between freshwater and marine environments, occasionally appearing along the coast, especially near estuaries or river mouths.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Animals like crocodiles, Komodo dragons, and large snakes might have inspired dragon stories.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Choose between classic fall and winter shades like brown antelope and red, neutral shades like black, cream, navy and gray, and vibrant options like baby pink and bright blue.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, Lewis said antelope tends to be a healthy meat option.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In episode 7, that crew during the interview is our real crew, and the kids at the end are our crew members' kids.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Lego Icon Tiny Plants Building Set Legos are classics that transcend generations, so adults and kids alike will enjoy this building set that makes a cute gift for someone who doesn’t have a green thumb.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • More decorations, including nods to wildlife, beer, and area distilleries, can be seen around the place, outfitted with wooden booths that have cushions with a red snakeskin look.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Conservancy of Southwest Florida With the snakeskin sneakers, the eco-minded brand also saw an opportunity to cast an educational spotlight on the Everglades’ vulnerable ecosystem.
    Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Researchers noted potential overlap with pre-Christian Georgia seals dating back to the fourth millennium BCE, while other shapes resemble both early Caucasian, Phoenician, and Proto-Sinaitic languages.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
  • These objects, often fashioned from stone, were thought to be imbued with magical properties and worn as amulets, although they were also sometimes used as impression seals.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Is this a lot to ask of a quarterback that merely tosses a pigskin 20 times a year?
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After some jostling, a Miami defensive back ran away with the pigskin, and celebrations began.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024

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