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Noun
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Because of their large size, adult Burmese pythons don't have many predators, with humans being the exception.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026 -
Outdoors, organisms, such as predators and fungi regulate populations.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 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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Murdaugh family announces $100,000 reward for information Alex Murdaugh and his son Buster announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of assailants involved in the murders of Maggie and Paul.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Last month, three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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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 21 May. 2026.
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