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Recent Examples of zoo The zoo has analyzed DNA samples taken from nearly 200 iguanas on 30 islands as part of its effort to learn how to best conserve the species. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025 Videos on the zoo’s social media pages show the bonding process. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The neighborhood features local shops and bars, award-winning restaurants, and iconic parks and recreational spaces, including its namesake park and the only zoo within city limits. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 Chicago Tribune The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zoo
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Noun
  • Despite the commotion their accidental twinning caused online, Roach — who was filmed cooly reacting to seeing Sawai on the carpet — confirms that the vibes are all good not only between the two stars, but also between himself and Sawai's stylist.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Many things emboldened me to create this commotion.
    Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • On a random note: Long before those assignments, Chuck was pepper-sprayed covering the disturbances in Miami the morning Elián Gonzalez was whisked away by federal authorities.
    Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
  • There isn’t much built in to withstand those kinds of disturbances or fluctuations.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • And with good reason; the scenes depicted in the film still pack a punch in 2025, and the like won’t be seen again in a hurry.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 May 2025
  • That will change in a hurry if the Tar Heels win, of course.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Cannes, the famous international film festival in the south of France, is underway – and is causing a stir with its new dress code rules.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Sounds simple enough, but additive-free tequila has caused a stir in Mexico and elsewhere.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Have fun! Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Now’s your chance to visit the beach, play sports, walk and have fun in the sun.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • In a little more than 100 days, the Trump administration has upended the U.S. health care system Americans love to hate, sparking turmoil and confusion.
    Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • However, Harry recently resigned from Sentebale amid what has been characterized as a financial crisis and internal turmoil.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Along with the intensification of the violence has also come a shift in which armed groups today rely less on kidnappings and more on their extortion rackets.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
  • After 20 minutes on the clay courts of Madrid, Iga Świątek threw her racket down on to her bag in frustration.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The deep pockets add both style and practicality—great for a mom to put her card and keys in without the fuss of a purse.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 May 2025
  • With plug-and-play simplicity, USB-C connectivity and cross-platform compatibility with Macs, PCs, iOS and Android devices, users can record using the M-Track Duo HD with very little setup or fuss.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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“Zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zoo. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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