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Recent Examples of mamba
And a gladiator sandal recalled the coils of the mamba snake.
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WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
There was something called mindfulness behind the mamba mentality.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 15 May 2024
Researchers have created a powerful synthetic antibody that counteracts the deadly venom produced by snakes in the Elapidae family—which includes the black mamba, king cobra and kraits.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
The 20-year-old daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently spoke about her mission of continuing to promote the mamba mentality.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
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WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
There was something called mindfulness behind the mamba mentality.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 15 May 2024
Researchers have created a powerful synthetic antibody that counteracts the deadly venom produced by snakes in the Elapidae family—which includes the black mamba, king cobra and kraits.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
The 20-year-old daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant recently spoke about her mission of continuing to promote the mamba mentality.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mamba
Noun
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Here, there are no fences, and animals roam freely—including elephants, sloth bears, grey lemurs, leopards, and yes… cobras.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Poses like cat-cow and half lord of the fishes help with mobility in the spine, while poses like cobra and bridge work to strengthen the muscles in the back and core.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Suddenly, a rattlesnake appears at the lawyer’s feet.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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But, about halfway into the story, Proulx abandons her customary prose style, which is as coiled as a rattlesnake and about as sentimental, in order to cut loose and give the boys their first moment of physical tenderness.—
Michael Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article A Georgia man who blew up a woman’s home and planned to sic a python on her child will spend 20 years in federal prison.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The largest python captured measured more than 19 feet long.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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This year’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, by the way — where Rudd’s presence is guaranteed barring any unfortunate anaconda accidents — is set for May 30-31.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Green anacondas can be 20 to 30 feet in length, and can weigh over 550 pounds, according to National Geographic.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
12 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nightmare fuel:Can Texas' venomous snakes, like rattlers and copperheads, climb trees?—
Ryan Maxin,
Austin American-Statesman,
5 June 2024
Noun
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And dual-gender derbies and moccasins appeal to all.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Birkenstock, Uggs, and moccasins are just a few of the quintessential designs that rank for best slippers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a recent video call with the Monitor, Ms. Block, the daughter of the late 23-time rally winner Ken Block and professional rally racer Lucy Block, shared her journey through the world of racing and how the recent expansion of Formula One has helped diversify the sport.—
Brooke Holder,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 Mar. 2025
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Darr, who became Cruise Lines International Association’s new president and CEO earlier this month, has been a competitive ocean racer for most of his life and joined the U.S. Navy at 17.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Mamba.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mamba. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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