extinction
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Northern Ireland is regarded as one of the most nature-depleted parts of the world, with 12% of species at risk of extinction.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Clark Kent, who escaped Krypton as a baby, this traumatized 20-something bore witness to their home planet’s long and painful extinction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
There has been concern that the deadly disease could add to the extinction risks faced by Australian fauna, many of which are unique to the vast continent.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Few roles look more ripe for extinction at first glance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Though it will make survival possible for only a select portion of our population, unless we take extreme measures, we face the eventual extinction of the human race.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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