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Recent Examples of mantaIndividual mantas have been identified through photo-ID for up to 33 years—the worldwide age record for the oceanic (giant) mantas.—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside Online, 8 June 2025 According to the outlets, the organization behind the narco manta has not been identified, although the Baja California district attorney shared that an investigation is underway.—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 According to the outlets, the organization behind the narco manta has not been identified, although the Baja California district attorney shared that an investigation is underway.—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 According to reports from Telemundo San Diego and Mexican publication El Universal, a narco manta — a banner used by cartels to communicate threats publicly — was posted on a bridge and addressed to Grupo Firme.—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for manta
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ray
Noun
Officially designated as a wildlife refuge in 2016, after years of military use and restricted public access, the surrounding waters are rich in biodiversity, home to reef fish, sea turtles, dolphins, rays, and various shark species.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Use old t-shirts to create makeshift shades to block your garden plants from harmful rays.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2025
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