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Recent Examples of mamba
Researchers have created a powerful synthetic antibody that counteracts the deadly venom produced by snakes in the Elapidae family—which includes the black mamba, king cobra and kraits.
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Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
The 20-year-old daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently spoke about her mission of continuing to promote the mamba mentality.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
The variety packs of four 3-ounce mini jars offer something for everyone, from chai spice peanut and almond to hot mamba.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2023
The jerseys, which appear to be inspired by the Black Mamba jerseys the Lakers wore during their 2020 championship run, are black with mamba scale markings and gold print and trim.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2023
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Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
The 20-year-old daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently spoke about her mission of continuing to promote the mamba mentality.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
The variety packs of four 3-ounce mini jars offer something for everyone, from chai spice peanut and almond to hot mamba.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2023
The jerseys, which appear to be inspired by the Black Mamba jerseys the Lakers wore during their 2020 championship run, are black with mamba scale markings and gold print and trim.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mamba
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Just last week, a man in Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a live cape cobra curled underneath a pillow in his bed.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cobra or up dog: From chaturanga, choose between cobra or up dog.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Bobcat tries to eat striking Arizona rattlesnake Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona posted the epic video, which shows the big cat batting at a rattlesnake that is striking from under a bush, on June 3 on Facebook.Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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But not even a rattlesnake left in his bed will stop ol’ Mickey Haller from getting justice, okay?Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Trending Nationally 3 former Virginia Beach sheriff’s deputies charged with murdering inmate How a flying ferry could help solve Tahoe’s traffic problem Massive invasive python is freed into the Palm Beach County wilderness.Leeann Adams, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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Burmese pythons in Florida can eat larger prey than scientists previously thought due to their ability to stretch their jaws.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.Gil Macias, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Researchers also said one of the northern green anacondas measured 6.3 meters (about 20 feet).Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
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The original 1997 Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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In September, a Virginia man narrowly avoided getting bit by a copperhead snake after the venomous reptile appeared on his washing machine located in his bedroom.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among them are the rattlesnake, cottonmouth (or water moccasin), copperhead and coral snake.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024
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There are moccasins and slippers, shoes and boots, and of course the namesake mukluks, fur and leather traditional winter boots, often beautified with embroidery, visible stitching, beads and tassels.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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This hybrid born from the fusion between sneakers and moccasins not only captures the essence of normcore, but shows the obsession for retro and functional.Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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Remarkably, Van Gisbergen was unharmed, but the damage to the vehicle was severe enough to prevent him from rejoining the later 20-lap feature race, which proceeded without him and was ultimately won by another racer, James Dahm.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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But though its prototypes have been flying for a while now, and championships have been held, the pilots have controlled their racers remotely from the safety of terra firma.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Mamba.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mamba. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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