mate

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But the court did hear how an injury to another crew mate, Augustus Mensah, helped the men escape their ordeal on the Sea Lady.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The idea is that when sterile flies are released into targeted areas, they wold mate with wild screwworm flies and prevent them from reproducing.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

When produced and released in large numbers, sterile male flies mate with wild female flies, which then lay unfertilized eggs, according to the USDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“They’re flashing to find a mate for the night and to hopefully produce the next generation of fireflies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

At the gangway, the mate took my money, same as theirs.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk