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The name also pays tribute to Laranjal do Jari, the municipality in Amapá where the species was found.
From Science Daily β Nov. 8, 2026
Woodward’s willingness to put his name behind controversial legal actions had led some officials to joke behind his back that his initials really stand for Sign Whatever, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 8, 2026
In nearby coastal village Mata Ikan, people had to use seawater to wash after defecating, said demonstrator Rahmat, 52, who like many Indonesians goes by one name.
From Barron's β Nov. 8, 2026
The irony came in the name of the scorer.
From BBC β Nov. 7, 2026
Chitto’s neck tensed every time she’d said Levi’s name.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Its growing influence has attracted some of the biggest names in entertainment to its cast.
From Barron's β Nov. 9, 2026
“It screens out speculative names and whittles down the list to companies with long track records of profitability, sound management teams and strong fundamentals.”
From MarketWatch β Nov. 7, 2026
Election officials elsewhere in California also reported problems with the lists, including names of people who did not appear to live in their counties or to be registered voters.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 7, 2026
The company says UK rap is "one of the country's most influential and fast-moving music scenes" and the chart will celebrate both established names and the next generation of rappers driving the scene.
From BBC β Nov. 6, 2026
We don’t mention the list of names again.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
The new species, named Laimosemion laranja, belongs to a group of small freshwater fish known as killifish.
From Science Daily β Nov. 8, 2026
Bar Association named him pro bono lawyer of the year in 2018, for efforts such as representing low-income housing tenants facing eviction.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 8, 2026
Police appealed for blood donors for the officer, named as "Jakub Kulik, who without hesitation confronted an armed attacker".
From Barron's β Nov. 8, 2026
A decade ago, a relatively popular prime minister named David Cameron with expert communication skills wanted to reset the UK's relationship with the EU.
From BBC β Nov. 7, 2026
“Yeah, and some named their binoojiins—their Haskell Rascals—after the buildings on campus: Winona, Sequoyah, Tommany.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Goldman Sachs GS -6.40%decrease; red down pointing triangle is naming its largest class of new partners since 2010, with bankers in its wealth-management division among the best represented.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 5, 2026
Immigration was also a factor, with 90% of Latino voters supporting a balanced immigration system and a quarter of them naming ICE and immigration reform as among their top three issues, following cost of living.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 4, 2026
Speaking at his first news conference in August, Mourinho stressed that competition for places would be important, naming Trent alongside Netherlands international Dumfries.
From BBC β Nov. 1, 2026
For a recent sit with “Purple Rain,” he direct-messaged its co-star, Apollonia Kotero, to let her know he was naming a drink after her.
From Salon β Oct. 24, 2026
Dr. Z must have forgotten how much Branwell loved naming things, and Tina never got to know him well enough to find out.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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