anaconda

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Recent Examples of anaconda The original 1997 Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024 The title of the world's heaviest snake goes to green anacondas, according to the National History Museum. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024 Embarking on its maiden voyage in June 2025 from the hub of Iquitos, Pure Amazon, a sleek 22-guest riverboat from luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent, promises views of caimans, sloths, and massive anacondas through panoramic wall-to-wall windows and immersive excursions. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024 Pereira will play a character called The Butcher, and bring his set of skills – including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks – to his meaty role. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for anaconda
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Noun
  • In the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, April 29, a carpet python was found stuck in a sewage pipe at a home in South East Queensland and had to be forced out through the toilet.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • When a rodent scurries close — often drawn by the same shelter — the python strikes.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Subsequent analysis of the venom trove revealed that the islands with more competition and space were home to more specialized rattlesnake toxins.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Unfortunately for him, this also includes rattlesnakes, who aren't necessarily known for being so warm and welcoming.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Over about two decades, Tim Friede has allowed venomous snakes to bite him hundreds of times, including Egyptian cobras, black mambas and diamondbacks.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
  • Yoga poses, including cat/cow, child’s pose, sphinx, and cobra may also help.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • The boa couldn’t have survived on its own in the wild, according to the post.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
  • My friend Heather, who makes her own jewelry, sometimes wears an attractive feather boa to complement an outfit.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike constrictors, which rely on brute force to suffocate their prey, king cobras are precision venom injectors.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.
    Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The antibody provided mice with full protection against five snakes - the black mamba and a mix of cobras.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 2 May 2025
  • The people gravitated to Jordan’s cutthroat nature, to Kobe’s mamba mentality, to Iverson’s counter-culture defiance and to James, Curry and KD for their unique brilliance.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The new camera has the possibility of showcasing other types of snakes, like copperheads, as well as different animals like black bears.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.
    Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.
    Travis Jonker, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The introduction of Zegna’s ultralight, hyper-flexible moccasins was also a pivotal runway moment.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025

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