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Recent Examples of nectar
Put in the work For years, most researchers had assumed that hummingbirds spent only about 30 percent of their day engaged in the energy-intensive business of flitting from flower to flower and guzzling nectar, while resting most of the other time.
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Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Male mosquitoes solely consume flower nectar, while female mosquitoes consume nectar and blood.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Sep. 2024
Extra nectar can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
Finally, using innovative molecular techniques, the team sequenced the DNA of pollen grains attached to the insects, and were able to identify the flowers from which the creatures had taken nectar.
—Marta Musso, WIRED, 5 July 2024
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Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Male mosquitoes solely consume flower nectar, while female mosquitoes consume nectar and blood.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Sep. 2024
Extra nectar can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
Finally, using innovative molecular techniques, the team sequenced the DNA of pollen grains attached to the insects, and were able to identify the flowers from which the creatures had taken nectar.
—Marta Musso, WIRED, 5 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
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Hammer & Nails also offers alcoholic beverages, but Brown Jr. doesn’t drink much during the season.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Built to contain 35 ounces of your favorite cold beverages, staying hydrated throughout the day just got so much easier.Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Forbes Valuation Jay-Z became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019 and, since then, has doubled his fortune thanks to his lucrative liquor businesses.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Johnny and Matthew were biking on Country Route 551 North just after 8 p.m. when Higgins, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, allegedly attempted to pass another car and fatally hit the brothers, New Jersey State Police told PEOPLE.Natasha Dye, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Watergate Hotel Experience a unique dining atmosphere at the Watergate Hotel’s cozy, private igloos with seasonal libations like ornament cocktails and specialty bites like fondue and poutine.Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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And don’t forget a non-alcoholic option that’s easy to reach for if any guests would prefer those types of libations.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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On the beverage front, guests may find the Cheers! drink package – which includes wines, spirits and more – looks steeper, too.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Though not all unpasteurized foods are considered dangerous, leaving certain food and drinks unpasteurized means a higher risk of bacteria and microorganisms that increase the risk of foodborne infection.Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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These aren’t exactly like the cold brew concentrates that are increasingly popular in grocery stores.Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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The cold brew is made with a brown-sugar cookie flavor.Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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