skeleton
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They’re watching because they want to see Brenda say the skeleton looks like Calista Flockhart, or Cindy get KO’d by a black cat.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
During 32 dives to the site, explorers collected samples from 485 whale-fossil sites and active whale falls, and found a treasure trove of remains, including one extinct whale's skeleton.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Teeth are the most durable part of the skeleton and often survive long after the rest of the body has decayed.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The technique tags the drugs with skeleton keys that open the barrier to everyday nutrients, like iron.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The skeleton of our primate ancestors developed for millions of years to support a creature that walked on all fours and had a relatively small head.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing skeleton
Life Science: Human Systems
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Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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Life Science: Human Anatomy and Physiology
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