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Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But the shoe rules have still caused snafus, as when a Native American producer was turned away from the red carpet for wearing moccasins in 2022.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.
—Travis Jonker, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Unlike the previous Kith x Adidas x Clarks collections, which used the uppers of classic Adidas shoes atop Clarks’ signature crepe sole, the new collaboration uses the upper of the iconic Wallabee moccasin and the underfoot cushioning from Adidas.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But the shoe rules have still caused snafus, as when a Native American producer was turned away from the red carpet for wearing moccasins in 2022.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.
—Travis Jonker, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Unlike the previous Kith x Adidas x Clarks collections, which used the uppers of classic Adidas shoes atop Clarks’ signature crepe sole, the new collaboration uses the upper of the iconic Wallabee moccasin and the underfoot cushioning from Adidas.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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How to identify venomous snakes The rattlesnake are the only native venomous snake in California, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to Barrios, 18 types of snakes are found in the Bay Area; only the rattlesnake is dangerous to humans.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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The University of Kentucky says the main types of venomous snakes found in the commonwealth are copperheads, pigmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and western cottonmouths.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee's other venomous snakes are copperheads and cottonmouths.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Kebede wears python-effect and suede outerwear over fluid pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Shop the exclusive here at Vogue, and find yours in black, eucalyptus, oxblood, python, or black alligator.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Though the platforms became the star of the show, other parts of Campbell’s ensemble, which included a bright pink feather boa and a Scottish inspired kilt, were also made famous by the fall.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Luckily, Australian skinks have evolved their own molecular armor against cobra venom—using the exact same sugar-blocking mechanism that cobras use to resist their own toxins.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
28 Aug. 2025
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The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the Southeast, there are several venomous snakes that could potentially cause an injury to a human or pet: three species of rattlesnakes (eastern diamondback, timber, and pygmy), copperhead, cotton mouth (also known as water moccasins), and coral snake, says Maerz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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Copperhead snake size How to identify a cottonmouth snake Cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins) are venomous reptiles that are almost always found near water, basking in the sun on rocks, branches or along the water’s edge.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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This included cobras, a green mamba, a boa constrictor and tarantulas, authorities said.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Black mambas are often seen cruising the savanna with their head and neck held high, using their keen eyesight to scan for danger or track prey – typically small mammals such as hyraxes, bush babies, and rodents.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Herta Returns To Europe For Herta, 25, the 2026 season will mark a return to the European racing ranks, as the second-generation racer – the son of IndyCar and Champ Car driver Bryan Herta – made his European racing debut in 2015.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 monitor is $800 off, giving you a massive 57-inch ultrawide screen with silky-smooth 240Hz action that makes every sim or racer feel larger than life.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Moccasin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moccasin. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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