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Noun
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Alligators are native to southeastern North Carolina, which is considered the northernmost range of the predators.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026 -
When in the ocean, part of this risk includes interacting with apex predators such as sharks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Then, six minutes into the second half, Canvot received a pass from goalkeeper Dean Henderson and immediately came under pressure from two Larnaca attackers.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Can Cincinnati stop Messi and Miami’s other talented attackers?—
Michelle Kaufman
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The Kuwaiti national news agency said after clashes with local security services, four of the assailants were arrested and two escaped.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The assailants repeatedly rammed their vehicle into a police cruiser, Beere said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Federal prosecutors have alleged that after escaping, the home invaders met up with Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes, Ramsey and other co-conspirators, who checked to ensure all the proceeds from the robbery were collected.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Counterattackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterattackers. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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