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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 Steller sea lions weigh up to 2,500 pounds and reach 11 feet in length with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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 or female, it mattered nothing to him now—there was only another mouth coming which must be fed.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck




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