dolphin

Example Sentences

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Israel’s Army Radio reported that Hamas claims to have captured an Israeli spy dolphin, equipped with surveillance gear, off the coast of Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He wouldn’t say if the U.S. had dolphin assets in the water.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A group of kayakers say they had an "incredible surprise" when a curious dolphin swam beside them as they paddled under the Forth Rail Bridge.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

For many nature enthusiasts, few scenes are as distressing as finding a stranded whale or dolphin lying helpless on the beach.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

The dolphin look greener from there and you can see their stripes and their purple spots and you can see all of the school as they swim.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway