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elephant

[el-uh-fuhnt] / ˈɛl ə fənt /
NOUN
large mammal
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The East African nation is more accustomed to high-profile wildlife crimes involving elephant tusks and rhino horns.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

When Steve finally films a ghost elephant, I make a statement in the film: Now he has to live with his success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Researchers at UC Davis say news they’ve dreaded since 2023 has come to pass: California’s elephant seals have been infected with H5N1 bird flu.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Sassou Nguesso told the rally, dressed in a white shirt adorned with an elephant.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

“This is my dad. He was killed by an elephant when I was thirteen. He was quite a guy too.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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