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[ey-peks] / ˈeɪ pɛks /


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Weese’s design virtuosity reaches its apex at the appropriately named Metro Center, where two vaults intersect.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

After being hunted to extinction a century ago, gray wolves are continuing their remarkable comeback story in California, with state wildlife officials reporting a modern record number of the apex predators.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Following the re-introduction of the sea eagle, the only other UK apex predator, Scottish farmers reported having to abandon their hill farms after the birds decimated their lamb populations.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Rather than trying to buy stocks at the apex of fear based off VIX signals, consider integrating gas prices into your decision-making.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

We were rising fast and it seemed like the hollow would miss us, but just as it reached the apex of its jump, one of its tongues shot out and lassoed Emma around the ankle.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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