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male

[meyl] / meɪl /
ADJECTIVE
masculine, manly
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"Male humpback whales are remarkable singers" that "produce long, complex songs," Castro explained.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Male mice with increased TTP levels showed significantly lower frailty scores than untreated mice.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Male calves are sent away to become beef or other meat-based products, such as pet food.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He has multiple award nominations behind him, including a 2026 Academy of Country Music award nomination for New Male Artist of the Year.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Male chimps cannot gather in a constitutional assembly to abolish the office of alpha male and declare that from here on out all chimps are to be treated as equals.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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