ancient
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The fossil site also points to an ancient river environment filled with fish, freshwater sharks, and crocodiles.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
"Each hantavirus has evolved since ancient times along with its rodent host without undergoing significant mutations," Lazaro said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
They say the discovery sheds light on how changes in ancient climatic conditions allowed gigantic dinosaurs to develop.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Who knew Xi Jinping was a student of ancient Greek history?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Both of our characters stood on a bridge, water rippling below us, a forest bright and green around us, and ancient ruins in the distance.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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