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as in baseball caps
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as in trench coats
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The species diverged from its closest relative approximately 780,000 years ago, possibly after a population became isolated under glaciers in deep ocean trenches.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Residents fear dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and bury equipment underneath their branches.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Save space with these waterproof Chelsea boots that can double as rain gear; their non-slip rubber sole offering a super strong grip.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Midlayers, down jackets, layers, and rain gear—what's actually worth investing in?—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Sou'westers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sou%27westers. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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