duck

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But we also saved species that were headed for oblivion, including the wild turkey, the wood duck, the bald eagle and—that bane of airports and golf courses everywhere—the Canada goose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

In my opinion, I could be a sitting duck.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

But the visitors who go to Butterworth’s looking for something exotic are not just Midwestern tourists out for pork cheeks or dry-aged duck breast to sample on a patriotic vacation.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

The eatery is best known for its tableside pressed duck, which the chef prepares in a theatrical fashion during dinner service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

One little duck decided to do some exploring on his own.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls