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kangaroo

[kang-guh-roo] / ˌkæŋ gəˈru /


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But missing from the line up is the original figure of the young kangaroo, called Roo, which the library says was lost in the 1930s.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

These were probably giant kangaroo rats, a native species whose numbers have been growing since their listing as an endangered species in 1987.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Should I hop around New York City like a kangaroo?

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

"I hate losing, so that's my motivation," said Alcaraz, who plans to have a tattoo of a kangaroo to mark his achievement.

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

Farther on the car whizzed past or over some kangaroo rats.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

Employees routinely took newborn kangaroos, wildcats and goats home overnight to provide round-the-clock feeding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

There was also a brief cameo for Eurovision superfan Will Ferrell, and a bizarre song about the differences between Austria and Australia, which mainly centred around kangaroos.

From BBC May 12, 2026

Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.

From Barron's Mar. 19, 2026

The researchers also compared the heel bones of giant kangaroos with those of living kangaroo species.

From Science Daily Jan. 23, 2026

After he goes, I look up kangaroo on Wikipedia and find out that kangaroos don’t make a particular sound.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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