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apex

[ey-peks] / ˈeɪ pɛks /


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The dinosaur lived in Madagascar around 70 million years ago and was still considered an apex predator.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Yet this was the chapter of No Doubt’s story — basically the apex of its popularity — that the band seemed least interested in exploring on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

And yet, these apex predators were hunted to extinction in England and Wales because of their perceived threat to livestock and grouse.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Another side features a curving surface descending from the apex for winter sledding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Then, at the apex, the grass was thick again because no one sat there.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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