antipodean

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The rare presence of three Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea has put both antipodean countries on alert in recent days, with Australia calling it "unusual".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

In the meantime, enjoy the holidays — and don’t hesitate to send us your own examples of antipodean wonder.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2023

The two antipodean currencies, often used as liquid proxies for the yuan, have also taken a beating over the past few sessions as a result of the darkening outlook over China's economy.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

British farmers, meanwhile, fear beef and lamb from the antipodean nations’ large livestock industries will flood the British market under the deal’s vastly increased quotas.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

"He must be hard to please who is not satisfied with the excitement yielded by this résumé of the deeds of the old antipodean explorers."

From Colonial Born A tale of the Queensland bush by Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton)