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Recent Examples of crocodile
The life-size sculpture depicts Terri bravely holding a crocodile in her arms.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The latter saves the former from a hungry crocodile, and despite the insistence of the pride’s king, Obasi (Lennie James), that strays are not welcome, Mufasa is reluctantly allowed in.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
With this information, the researchers built a computer model to simulate the crocodile’s skin development and run experiments.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
There are some exceptions to this rule–including in crocodile heads.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The latter saves the former from a hungry crocodile, and despite the insistence of the pride’s king, Obasi (Lennie James), that strays are not welcome, Mufasa is reluctantly allowed in.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
With this information, the researchers built a computer model to simulate the crocodile’s skin development and run experiments.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
There are some exceptions to this rule–including in crocodile heads.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for crocodile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
Noun
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In an Instagram post shared by Gator Country on Wednesday, Jan. 22, alligator expert Gary Saurage showed off how the large reptiles are handling the frigid temperatures in Texas this winter.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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At Lincoln Park, two seven-foot alligators at a zoo rode the floodwaters to freedom.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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Herds of cattle and wild pronghorn antelope graze together in this remote expanse, unbroken except for the stray dirt roads crisscrossing between ranches.—
John Leos,
The Arizona Republic,
2 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 researchers began by reviewing existing literature and ornithological databases for recorded examples of birds using snakeskin to construct their nests.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The dress was covered with sequin embellishments in a snakeskin pattern.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
2 Jan. 2025
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The image shows the presidential seal on what would be the back page of her booklet, and there is text above the seal rather than below it.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Check the security seal: Look for skimming devices by checking to see if there’s an intact security seal near the card reader.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
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As the years went on, Underwood began to occasionally share a rare grid photo of her kids — but most of them would be via her Instagram Story; photos that would expire after 24 hours.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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On a regular day to get the kids out and on their way, my alarm is set to 6:55.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Defined by a fully cylindrical shape, the Edith bag features two top handles, a top zipper, and a leather zipper fully crafted out of calfskin leather.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
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This pair from Savior Heat is made from a combination of lambskin and polyester to trap warmth, even outside of its heating capabilities.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Your feet will feel cozy against the soft lambskin inner lining and rubber sole.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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To be even cozier, look for ballerinas in faux sheepskin or fur.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
28 Dec. 2024
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The interior of the slipper is lined with fluffy sheepskin to keep your feet cozy and warm.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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