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Noun
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Frannie is an eastern or mountain bongo, which is one of the largest species of forest antelopes.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026 -
Outbreaks typically develop in areas of Africa, starting in species like antelope, fruit bats and nonhuman primates.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The achievement marks a new milestone in the fight against the giant snakes, which are considered one of the greatest threats to the Everglades ecosystem because of their ability to prey on mammals, birds and other native wildlife.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Overhead looms The Claw, a four-sided mass that arcs more than 90 feet (27 meters) into the air and features lights, speakers, thick snakes of wiring and four large screens so fans not seated right next to the Octagon can follow the cage fighting below.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Larger alligators are known to eat smaller ones, which is a major factor in adult alligator mortality, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences has had alligators on display for more than 100 years, although Claude is the museum’s first albino alligator, the museum said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And the livestock barns and show rings will feature baby lambs and goats, along with steers, chickens and turkeys.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Because wine has a different role to play than potatoes, carrots, chickens and eggs.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The 'Blink Twice' actress opened up about her thoughts on having kids.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Each fair has carved out its own identity — Minnesota with its 500-plus food vendors, Iowa with its Butter Cow, Wisconsin with its cream puffs — but all three offer the kind of late-summer experience that has defined the region for more than 150 years.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Start with the legendary cream puffs — pillowy, powdered-sugar-dusted and worth the line.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The project will replace seals, low side bushings, protective devices and conservator bladders in the transformers.—
D. Hunter Reardon,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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In 2020, researchers began receiving reports by citizen scientists of grey seals being preyed on by sharks.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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There were sneaks stateside on Saturday which will be rolled into Thursday previews which start at 2PM.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Ostriches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostriches. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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