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Recent Examples of crake
The most intriguing sighting of all was made by several fortunate observers who had tantalizing glimpses of a possible corn crake at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield.
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BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022
As the two men search separately, Holt mimics the corn crake mating call, and Kevin responds.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021
On the trail, Holt describes the nearby corn crake to Kevin, who can’t see through his swollen eyes.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021
Among its rare and exclusive wildlife are giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, finches, crakes, and species of mice found nowhere else in the world.
—Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2020
Corn crakes usually migrate to spend the winter in the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa.
—Richard O. Prum, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
The Cedar Beach bird was only the second corn crake recorded in New York State since Grover Cleveland was president.
—Richard O. Prum, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022
As the two men search separately, Holt mimics the corn crake mating call, and Kevin responds.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021
On the trail, Holt describes the nearby corn crake to Kevin, who can’t see through his swollen eyes.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2021
Among its rare and exclusive wildlife are giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, finches, crakes, and species of mice found nowhere else in the world.
—Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2020
Corn crakes usually migrate to spend the winter in the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa.
—Richard O. Prum, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
The Cedar Beach bird was only the second corn crake recorded in New York State since Grover Cleveland was president.
—Richard O. Prum, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crake
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That said, these crows aren’t the only smart members of the Corvidae family.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thick swarms of black flies hummed and knocked against the windows of an idling car, while crows and vultures waited nearby — eyeballing the taut and bloated carcasses roasting in the October heat.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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For two decades, the most frightening sound in the north was the screech of brakes preceding a bomb being thrown through the doors of a dance hall or pub.Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Phill Simon and his family were sleeping in their Glen Park home when the screech of tornado alerts going off on their phones woke them up.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nestled between the restaurant and the hotel is a scenic pool area designed for the Instagram age with striped green umbrellas and chaise lounges in vibrant tropical-print upholstery, all set against panoramic views of Miami and the bay.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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What do the cameras look like? About a month ago, a photo was posted on Reddit from a Walmart store in Denton showing body cameras in their charging bays.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
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As the last of the peppermint bark cannoli were devoured and the party wound down, my wife and I walked out to see Michigan Central Station and its surrounding Roosevelt Park all lit up in white.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Since azaleas are acid soil-loving plants, pine needles, aged pine bark, or leaf mold are ideal mulches.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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The honey hunters themselves interact with honeyguide birds the same way, following their chirps to the hives.Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mating calls: Male crickets chirp to attract females.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
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And on Thursday night, Ken Carter was one of about two dozen people inside a basketball gym, where the only signs a game was taking place were the squeaks of sneakers and four buzzers to signal the end of each quarter.Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
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There’s no dialogue, at least none decipherable to human ears — everything is a symphony of meows, woofs, squawks, grunts, squeaks, squeals and simian cries.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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His name is constantly in trade rumors, and not a peep or complaint out of this kid.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The smart device senses and captures allergens and particles while destroying formaldehyde—all without making a peep.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, lots of people are traveling and being in mew spaces, especially in legal states.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the mews house sports soaring vaulted ceilings, reclaimed wood floors, a kitchen, and a dining area.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2024
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“Crake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crake. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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