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For others, it’s a travesty that will deprive the state’s rivers of vital water and push its declining native fish closer to extinction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
But an extreme marine heat wave and a strong El Niño have pushed southern California water temperatures closer to those of the turtles’ typical nesting grounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Third-ranked Zverev had 5,110 points - closer numerically to the 2,221st player in the world than the top two.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Producing key munitions around the globe brings U.S. supply lines closer to potential flashpoints, making it easier to resupply troops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Closer and closer he swam… he reached out towards the bottom -he grasped a handful of icy mud.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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