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Recent Examples of alligator
Officials said the resident bought the alligator at a reptile show early this year but neglected to check whether such a reptile is legal to own in Kentucky.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
Among our stops: Big Talbot Island State Park (otherworldly beauty!), Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (up-close alligator encounters!) and St. Augustine's Nights of Lights (a true winter wonderland!).
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Posts on such matters are not currently on Dufrene's Facebook and Instagram accounts, which are largely used to showcase his alligator tour guide business.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The alligator slithers through the water holding a bloated snake with the ends missing in its mouth.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
Among our stops: Big Talbot Island State Park (otherworldly beauty!), Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (up-close alligator encounters!) and St. Augustine's Nights of Lights (a true winter wonderland!).
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Posts on such matters are not currently on Dufrene's Facebook and Instagram accounts, which are largely used to showcase his alligator tour guide business.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The alligator slithers through the water holding a bloated snake with the ends missing in its mouth.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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In fact, a crocodile’s head scales even differ significantly from the scales on the rest of its body.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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In October, she was spotted with a crocodile Hermès Birkin bag.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The high-quality habitat supports one of the largest herds of pronghorn antelope in Arizona, as well as nesting for western burrowing owls and a potential reintroduction site for the endangered black-footed ferret.John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The antelope burger is somewhat of a recent addition.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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That fact that the video about the making of a design object could generate 600,000 views in just 24 hours confirms the idea that these kids understand the subject — that design arouses their interest.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Needless to say, the kids sure had an adventurous Christmas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Vegan safari After blowing up in 2024, leopard print is nowhere near done for 2025—in fact, it’s being joined by snakeskin, zebra, and almost the entire animal kingdom.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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This move aligns with growing pressure from animal rights activists, who advocate for crocodile skin and snakeskin handbags to become as unacceptable as fur coats in global fashion.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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Unwrap the plastic seal and don’t be alarmed that the cheese has developed a skin—it’ll all come out in the radioactive glow of the microwave.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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Enrollment seal changes The enrollment seal, which is geared more toward students wanting to go to college after high school, requires students to earn specific amounts of credits toward world language, social studies, math and science.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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New York has not made the postseason since the 2010 season when Rex Ryan was the head coach, Darrelle Revis was patrolling the secondary and Mark Sanchez was slinging the pigskin around the field.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Is this a lot to ask of a quarterback that merely tosses a pigskin 20 times a year?Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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