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Recent Examples of crocodile
Robert Irwin had a scary moment with a crocodile but lived to tell the tale.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
American wildlife biologist Forrest Galante watches a wild crocodile caught in a motorcycle tire on the Palu River, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, March 11, 2020.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
In the northern Serengeti on the Mara River, a prime place for crocodile sightings, the brand will offer stays at Songa, Auberge Safari, and Nyasi, Auberge Safari, while in the western Serengeti, where lions are abundant, guests can stay at Mila, Auberge Safari.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
But how could police tell that the crocodile that was euthanized contained human remains?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
American wildlife biologist Forrest Galante watches a wild crocodile caught in a motorcycle tire on the Palu River, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, March 11, 2020.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
In the northern Serengeti on the Mara River, a prime place for crocodile sightings, the brand will offer stays at Songa, Auberge Safari, and Nyasi, Auberge Safari, while in the western Serengeti, where lions are abundant, guests can stay at Mila, Auberge Safari.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
But how could police tell that the crocodile that was euthanized contained human remains?
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
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The unusual discovery was made early Wednesday in Brunswick County, and comes at a time when eastern North Carolina’s alligator population begins a dramatic seasonal shift.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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But both are good at solving crimes, and here in season 2, Eddie is reluctantly stuck in her hometown when an arm turns up in the mouth of a dead alligator, and many more body parts arrive over time.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Frannie is an eastern or mountain bongo, which is one of the largest species of forest antelopes.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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In Africa, infection has been documented through the handling of infected fruit bats, monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas, forest antelope and porcupines found ill or dead in the rainforest.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Also incorporated within the low-slung structure are many of Himmel’s original elements, including snakeskin wallpaper in a closet, a diner-style bar, and reflective silver covering one of the rooms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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If plain ballet flats feel a little too safe, this snakeskin Mary Jane is a nice middle ground.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The seal on the voting equipment is used to show it has not been tampered with after leaving the elections office.—
Maven Navarro
May 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Stärke starts with a 982-generation 718 Boxster, removes its body panels, and carefully crafts its strategy from there, though all of the seals and hinges are original equipment from Porsche.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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School kids arrived on field trips and groups lined up for exhibitions, taking the escalators up past the abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s vibrant, 83-foot-tall vertical window.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Bell-to-bell phone bans are among the strategies proposed in a new Surgeon General's advisory warning of the threat excessive screen time can pose to kids.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Holmes wore Malone Souliers’ Koko, a 45mm thong mule made in embossed calfskin leather with a basket-like texture.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The watch is housed in a 40mm pink gold case and paired with an Astral Blue calfskin strap.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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It is designed for total adaptability, with an adjustable and removable crossbody strap and an interior featuring a triple compartment and slip pocket lined in luxurious nappa lambskin.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
21 May 2026
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Celine ballet high lace-up boot in lambskin, $1,700 The low profile on this Celine spring/summer 2026 boxing boot lands somewhere between a boxing shoe and a ballet flat.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The boots are crafted with soft sheepskin, which naturally wicks away moisture.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The Petite Malle, inspired by the traditional Louis Vuitton trunk, down to the sheepskin lining.—
Alina Cho,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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