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cordovans

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plural of cordovan

as in calfskins

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Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.

— Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
Takins are from the goat-antelope, or Caprinae, subfamily — which also includes sheep, goats, musk oxen, and chamois.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

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Home of a fur seal trade leading to an almost extinction of seals, a whaling station, and then many volcanic eruptions leading to the destruction of scientific stations, this island looks like it is cursed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Jacob and Green chase him to a disco called Flux, shooting him dead before the jar of whatever toxic cocktail the Indonesian women cooked up falls to the floor, seals intact.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

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Decorated with a springbok antelope, the national animal of South Africa, this gold coin is one of the most most recognizable bullion coins.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
The results confirmed that ancient Egyptians frequently used cow glue, as well as collagens derived from sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and antelope.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

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The two-bedroom Ocean Cottages are the most popular option for families and friend groups; the floor-to-ceiling windows are dramatic, and there's enough square footage that adults and kids aren't negotiating for space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
These kids were gifted tickets to the show, as announced a day earlier by Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026

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