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Noun
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Since arriving, the snakes have become top predators in the ecosystem and are severely reducing native mammal populations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026 -
These snakes have become top predators in the ecosystem and are severely reducing native mammal populations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The abduction reflects escalating instability in Mali, where military authorities have made arrests alleging that soldiers collaborated with the attackers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Their title ambitions should mean minimal rotation, making both their attackers and defenders excellent options.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Usman Rumirgo, a local ward official, said the assailants set several houses ablaze before leaving the area.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The eight assailants got out of two cars, including a gray Nissan Altima.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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