elephant
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Perhaps universities will address the elephant in the room: Student cheating is rampant, and it is the fault of the faculty.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The elephant has three sides and one body.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
But no one could ignore the elephant in the room.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The island is also home to animals such as island foxes, spotted skunks and elephant seals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Shifa said, pointing to something that didn’t look much like an elephant at all.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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East Asia - Middle School
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East Asia - Introductory
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East Asia - High School
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