elephant
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See, this is where I completely ruin the vibe by talking about the stinky elephant in the dugout: the possibility of an extended, season-threatening lockout in 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The fossils belonged to Palaeoloxodon antiquus, commonly known as the straight-tusked elephant.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Instead, he’s trying to shed light on what he refers to as “parts of the elephant rather than the whole elephant.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The elephant in the room will be the inability by both countries to seal their long-awaited trade deal, experts say.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
“And we want to know all about the elephant, don’t we, Mum?” said Karl.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Ancient Europe was home to animals such as elephants, rhinoceroses, aurochs, and bison.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
Just last month the WWF praised conservation efforts which had achieved the recovery of key species including elephants, green sea turtles and tigers.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Over 260 former working elephants wander through teak plantations, trumpeting as they bathe in lakes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
This ancient environment supported enormous elephants and some of the region's earliest human populations, revealing how access to water and natural resources may have helped our ancestors survive and move between continents.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
She cups her hand as if it were full of water or grain as she points to the small, perfect giraffes and elephants.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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East Asia - Middle School
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