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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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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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The climax is protracted but darkly thrilling: ugly secrets spill into the open, winged monkeys screech and scatter, and Elphaba comes into full possession of her powers.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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Already, communities across the bay are arming themselves with legal know-how: forming volunteer groups to monitor for ICE, connecting immigrants to lawyers, and preparing contingency plans in case of deportation.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Organized by local Realtor David Sanchez, the group will begin in the bay, paddle through nearby canals and around Naples Island before returning to the starting point.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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One drawback is that the brightly colored bark only appears with age.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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One way that lead could accumulate in cinnamon tree bark is when trees are cultivated in contaminated soil.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 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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The music machine produced a sound reminiscent of chimes, scattered with noises of children playing, parrot chatter (from the somewhat infamous monk parakeets) and cricket chirps.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 June 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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Ride quality, wind noise suppression and the complete lack of rattles and squeaks is downright surreal, giving this Mustang...well, exactly what Revology claims — a classic look wrapped around a modern driving experience.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Richie Grainge styled her jeans and T-shirt with an oversized black leather jacket and a rectangular bag, going with a bold footwear choice: a metallic gold peep toe mule from Bottega Veneta with a nearly 4-inch flared heel.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Plus, its electronic display tracks your progress without making a peep, perfect for those Zoom calls.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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