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Recent Examples of crocodile
Cassius, a saltwater crocodile, held the Guinness World Records title as the world’s largest crocodile in captivity.
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Reuters, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
While mugger crocodiles typically inhabit freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known for their ability to travel between freshwater and marine environments, occasionally appearing along the coast, especially near estuaries or river mouths.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Animals like crocodiles, Komodo dragons, and large snakes might have inspired dragon stories.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Expect trendy shoes from Good American like a denim pointed-toe slingback or even a ballet flat in crocodile, largely treated with their propriety On Cloud sole designed for comfort.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
While mugger crocodiles typically inhabit freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known for their ability to travel between freshwater and marine environments, occasionally appearing along the coast, especially near estuaries or river mouths.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Animals like crocodiles, Komodo dragons, and large snakes might have inspired dragon stories.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Expect trendy shoes from Good American like a denim pointed-toe slingback or even a ballet flat in crocodile, largely treated with their propriety On Cloud sole designed for comfort.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
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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
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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
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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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Sink into a chocolate snakeskin sofa and gorge on West Cork crab, seafood platters, and Irish beef burgers followed by warm pineapple pudding and raspberry pannacotta—with a pint of Murphy’s Stout (uttering the ‘G’ word in Cork is almost as bad as an actor proclaiming Macbeth).Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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More decorations, including nods to wildlife, beer, and area distilleries, can be seen around the place, outfitted with wooden booths that have cushions with a red snakeskin look.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 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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While experts continue to debate which therapies are most effective and appropriate for these kids, ABA is one of the most widely recommended.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Besides her kids, Givens’ other purpose in life is nursing.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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The watch is water resistant and finished with a black calfskin leather and rubber strap.Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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To Be Embraced combines raw denim and soft lambskin leather in a 13-foot braided piece.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Crafted entirely from lambskin, they’re lined with soft, warm Mongolian cashmere to keep your fingers luxuriously toasty and comfy, even when perusing Christmas stalls at night.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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The thick and plush sheepskin lining provides some extra comfort.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Crafted from sheepskin leather, this pair from Amazon is lined with soft, warm cashmere so that your hands can stay toasty and comfy.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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