amphibious
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That setting, combined with the animal's anatomy, suggests C. praecursor lived an amphibious, semi-aquatic lifestyle in humid habitats along the boundary between water and land.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
With no apparent results from bombing and blockade, Truman’s atomic option was largely driven by the alternative: an amphibious invasion of Japan’s mainland islands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Ortiz Canseco was reported missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage early Thursday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Sailors and Marines are using landing and amphibious craft to deliver aid to the most affected coastal areas.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
He had peered up once and seen three amphibious tractors going up on the beach far ahead.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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