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Recent Examples of alligator
Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The 41 mm white-gold case, dial, crown, and even the white-gold clasp on the blue alligator leather strap have been entirely iced out.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has also launched a separate investigation into another of Peters’ videos involving an alligator in the Everglades, according to the agency.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
According to reports, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is also looking into allegations that Clavicular was involved in the shooting of an alligator in the Florida Everglades.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
The 41 mm white-gold case, dial, crown, and even the white-gold clasp on the blue alligator leather strap have been entirely iced out.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has also launched a separate investigation into another of Peters’ videos involving an alligator in the Everglades, according to the agency.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
According to reports, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is also looking into allegations that Clavicular was involved in the shooting of an alligator in the Florida Everglades.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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Teigen added dark-wash denim, oversized Chanel sunglasses, and a brown crocodile handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rough Creek Lodge had antelope sausage in a garlic roll with a chimichurri sauce.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dry fields are also vulnerable to noxious weeds like leafy spurge and toadflax, which are toxic to cattle and unpalatable to native ungulates like deer and pronghorn antelope.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bisceglia says those families should not have to roll the dice when choosing care for some of the state's most vulnerable kids.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a year that saw mostly pastel gowns, Robbie went bold with a snakeskin-print gown and a black clutch from The Row.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Case in point: The marble fireplace in his home has custom, Art Deco inspired molding, rendered in bold turquoise snakeskin.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The city employees knocking on doors will be wearing high-visibility safety vests, Ann Arbor city seals, and official city credentials.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The effort to replace the old flag and state seal was spearheaded by DFL lawmakers, who then controlled both chambers of the Legislature and the executive branch.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Our pigskin peninsula is quickly turning into a roundball republic!—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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