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Recent Examples of mamba
The design started with the black mamba (the snake).
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The bottom right is a cobra, not a black mamba.
—Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa’s black mamba can deliver anywhere between 120 mg and 400 mg with every bite, while the Gaboon viper delivers up to an astounding 1000 mg per bite.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The design started with the black mamba (the snake).
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The bottom right is a cobra, not a black mamba.
—Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa’s black mamba can deliver anywhere between 120 mg and 400 mg with every bite, while the Gaboon viper delivers up to an astounding 1000 mg per bite.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The design started with the black mamba (the snake).
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mamba
Noun
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Man Fined After Police Officers Discover a Pet Alligator Called Cliff Living in His Backyard Footage from the experts' relocation efforts shows several snake catchers arriving at the property to remove the cobra.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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While the average adult king cobra grows to a length of 12 to 13 feet, this cobra would go on to reach an incredible 18 feet and 8 inches at the time of its death.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For Putman, who used to study rattlesnakes, fence lizards are a model for how animals handle rapidly changing environments.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The subject of the python came up when Norman-Lott was asked about his off-the-field interests.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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On social media, McKenzie stressed that the python should not be judged for seeking out the pet bird as a snack.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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During the low-water season from June to October, when aquatic life is more concentrated, spotting manatees, caimans, and anacondas are easier.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This year’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, by the way — where Rudd’s presence is guaranteed barring any unfortunate anaconda accidents — is set for May 30-31.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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The introduction of Zegna’s ultralight, hyper-flexible moccasins was also a pivotal runway moment.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more moccasin shoes inspired by Jennifer Lawrence now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Brown, the 49-year-old racer and team owner, became captivated by the thrills of the speed when growing up in New Jersey and going to tracks in small towns.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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To be a full-time racer, though, is vital for Burton to grow his brand.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Mamba.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mamba. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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