den

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After she didn’t return to the den for several days and her cub’s condition started to dangerously deteriorate, the Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the park service to intervene and rescue him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It is thought the fox chose to create a den on one of the the islands there because it gives her cubs greater security.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“We remain prudent in our near-term expectations for beer market conditions,” said Dolf van den Brink, who is set to step down from his role at the end of May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

"We remain prudent in our near-term expectations for beer market conditions," chief executive Dolf van den Brink said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

“You all,” she snaps, “back to the den and groom yourselves.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz