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Recent Examples of calve
With stunning coasts lined with calving glaciers and icy fjords, the very best Alaska cruise itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture of Indigenous villages, and spot wildlife like whales, seals, and bald eagles right from their stateroom balcony.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Researchers have spotted 21 North Atlantic right whale calves off the Southeastern coast in recent months, a glimmer of hope for the severely endangered species.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Hektoria continues to calve giant icebergs into the sea, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
This is especially true during the early months of the year (high season), when humpback whales are calving off the coast.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Researchers have spotted 21 North Atlantic right whale calves off the Southeastern coast in recent months, a glimmer of hope for the severely endangered species.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Hektoria continues to calve giant icebergs into the sea, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
This is especially true during the early months of the year (high season), when humpback whales are calving off the coast.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calve
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There are several Nick Cannons — the TV host, the actor, the occasional hip-hop artist, the penitent, and, perhaps the most famous Cannon, the fertile father of 12 who sired five children in 2022 alone.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Bowie sired a calf there in June 2025, making Fort Worth Zoo’s oldest elephant Rasha a great-grandmother and the matriarch of four generations.—
Harriet Ramos
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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War begetting still more war, like some deranged biblical prophecy.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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After the unremarkable Chip Kelly recruiting era, which begat a slight bump under DeShaun Foster, what first-year coach Bob Chesney has done, before coaching a game, has been downright remarkable.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Extra food for me, my partner, and pup too.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Among female sea otters, motherhood is particularly taxing, as energy requirements double during pregnancy, lactation, and pup care.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Owners can help the process by giving them a whelping box.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The alpha male was a foster, and his mate whelped — or gave birth — during the same week, making the pack an ideal candidate to receive pups.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2024
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The snowy first look released by Apple back in March honestly bares some cursory resemblance to the snowy, period, Eastern European setting that the AI prompt manages to generate — which again is just for a storyboard!—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Participants may be introduced to strategies for generating motivated seller leads, exploring ways to negotiate profitable deals, structuring financing options, and developing approaches that could support operational growth.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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And even while kidding, Kupp couldn’t help but say out loud what many Rams followers are thinking.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2026
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It's been reported that a motivating factor in Princess Anne finally making the split official was the discovery that her husband had fathered another child years earlier.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Shi was also alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one child, according to a notice from the temple’s authority on its WeChat account at that time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Calve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calve. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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