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prehistoric

[pree-hi-stawr-ik, -stor-, pree-i-] / ˌpri hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr-, ˌpri ɪ- /


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Finding such an enormous scorpion so early in the history of terrestrial life challenges traditional ideas about why prehistoric arthropods sometimes evolved to gigantic sizes.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

Under his own studio, he became best known for the dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” using computer generation to animate the prehistoric creatures.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

A field guide to the dinosaurs in The End of Oak Street: Anne Hathaway’s new movie presents us with a whole host of prehistoric creatures.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

It's a similar sight in south Wiltshire where the usually green rolling fields surrounding the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge have become almost as pale as the path around the prehistoric site.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Same old supermarket sneakers, same prehistoric pants, probably from that great-grandfather of his.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli




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