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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavations
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On the one hand, caves are humanity’s oldest architecture.
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The lice live in dry caves and feed predominantly on bat guano.
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Similar hard-substrate communities were also observed on rocks in the Aleutian, Kuril‑Kamchatka, Atacama, Puysegur, Atacama, and Mussau trenches.
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From underwater trenches to sea caves, there are myriad spaces where undiscovered creatures may be lurking.
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.
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They're mostly found in the swamps, sloughs, wetlands, and drainage ditches of the western coastal plain, and are occasionally found around rivers and lakes.
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There is a parallel track in Sanders’s life; one that leads towards the deep caverns of the manosphere.
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Moaning Caverns and Calaveras cave tours Calaveras County's caverns offer guided underground tours, dramatic cave formations and a cooler alternative on hot summer days.
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Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances.
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Gassing of the muskrat runs, or burrows, was also tried.
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Areas such as crawl spaces, sump pump pits, utility cellars and under-porch areas can be hotter than outside air, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Bordeaux Wine Bar, Enumclaw, Washington – A favorite neighborhood hangout, this indoor/outdoor wine bar is known for warm fire pits in the winter months and a large selection of Northwest wines, along with a seasonal food menu.
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In furrows of pain, The good now germinates.
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.
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The extra saliva helps rinse away food particles and bacteria that can contribute to cavities, making gum a useful addition to your travel routine.
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Hummingbirds do not nest in cavities, choosing to build their tiny nests in trees and shrubs instead.
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