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Recent Examples of crocodile
The course proved to be a scenic one, as Connor also encountered some local wildlife, including a crocodile lounging by the water at the 13th hole and two antelopes locked in a playful antler battle near a sand trap.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Burt, the star crocodile of Crocodile Dundee, died peacefully over the weekend.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The custom bodycon dress — a sneak peek of the fashion label's upcoming Fall-Winter 2025 collection — featured a patchwork design in black crocodile skin print embossed leather and chainmail, according to the brand.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
In the fashion department, Kardashian stunned in a backless black dress by Balmain, which featured a crocodile scales imprint on the bodice and sequined, sheer embellishments.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Burt, the star crocodile of Crocodile Dundee, died peacefully over the weekend.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The custom bodycon dress — a sneak peek of the fashion label's upcoming Fall-Winter 2025 collection — featured a patchwork design in black crocodile skin print embossed leather and chainmail, according to the brand.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
In the fashion department, Kardashian stunned in a backless black dress by Balmain, which featured a crocodile scales imprint on the bodice and sequined, sheer embellishments.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crocodile
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All of this is news to Tereza, who works in an alligator meat processing facility.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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In that case, homeowner Irma Acosta Arya was permanently enjoined from any further feedings, which since 2016 had attracted flocks of vultures as well as raccoons, alligators and a bobcat.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the head and horns of the mature male antelope were found at the residence and its meat was found in a freezer there.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Consider nature documentary entertainments: there will be more supposedly exciting scenes of antelopes being hunted by predators than there will be of insects pollinating plants.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Lipa’s winter wardrobe has been percolating with strong outwear and accessories—a bold snakeskin coat by Jil Sander, a plushy puffer jacket and a heavily charmed Hermès Birkin.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, for all his film’s eccentricities — Blue Velvet’s freaky Frank Booth huffing, well, whatever that stuff is, Lost Highway’s spine-chilling Mystery Man, or Wild at Heart’s Sailor kung fu-kicking in a snakeskin jacket — Lynch wasn’t trying to be controversial.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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According to a release from the university, the coyotes typically removed the seals pups' head, then ate its brain.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Reaching with the pad while keeping the seal requires a lot of internal hip rotation, of which Sorokin has plenty.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Scammers — with access to kids’ names and school information — are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT and ACT prep materials.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Vaccinating infants and young children is widely recommended as a way to prevent kids from being exposed to life-threatening diseases like measles and to protect other children in school.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The brand, which is headquartered in Singapore, expanded into jewelry and calfskin leather bags.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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The watch comes with two alligator leather and calfskin straps.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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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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One vendor, Brenda Knight, was showing real sheepskin coats retailing for $4,000.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Wayfair has a large sheepskin rug that also comes in a variety of colors and shapes.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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