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Recent Examples of reef
Assessing coral reef degradation: The system’s ability to map reefs in high resolution helps researchers monitor changes in coral health over time.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
On a remote reef about 90 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, a predatory fish scours the shallow seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Led by expert marine aquarists, participants have the chance to get up close and personal with tropical fish, sting rays, and colorful reefs, all while learning more about life underwater.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The soundscape mimicked the sounds of a coral reef alongside dynamic lighting intended to depict a lifeless and pale reef regenerating to become a healthy reef bursting with life.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
On a remote reef about 90 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, a predatory fish scours the shallow seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Led by expert marine aquarists, participants have the chance to get up close and personal with tropical fish, sting rays, and colorful reefs, all while learning more about life underwater.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The soundscape mimicked the sounds of a coral reef alongside dynamic lighting intended to depict a lifeless and pale reef regenerating to become a healthy reef bursting with life.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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Emery introduced two attackers, Watkins and Malen, in the 66th minute, yet there was little danger that Rogers would be one of those to make way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This behavior mimics their wild ancestors, who would ambush prey from above or perch in trees to avoid danger.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Of all the hazards a golf course might face, a parking lot affair by the recycling bin wasn't exactly on the scorecard for Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in California.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The absence of visibility can result in several security hazards: Privilege Creep: Over time, AI agents can accumulate more privileges than necessary, increasing the impact of a breach.—
Itzik Alvas,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the youngest Carter's mental health struggles and addictions had been well documented for years prior to his death in 2022 and made his life yet another case study in the perils of child stardom.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Munich lesson underscores the peril of sacrificing principles and allies for temporary peace, emphasizing the strategic cost of underestimating totalitarian ambition.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a burden to bear for a team that hasn’t seemed to play as well as their record would indicate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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For example, if $100 million in pension savings is achieved, and towns are still collecting $1 billion in property taxes, then the state would have communities reduce that burden to $900 million — and send cities and towns $100 million to offset their revenue loss.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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