reed
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Seiler then had the children of friends write passages on fresh papyrus using traditional reed pens and the prepared inks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
He finally found the right reed, got over the anxiety and started playing — same Stan Getz you heard throughout his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has highlighted a failing tidal valve and crumbling sea wall which are letting salt water flood grazing marshland and wash away birds' nests and reed beds.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
For example, in the early 1990s, he and his colleagues examined standard recommendations for conserving reed beds—important habitats for birds that become overgrown with trees over time.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
But as she was bending over the water she heard a little voice from near her feet, and looking down saw that it came from a green reed.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
The nibbled plants are stashed in small piles amongst the reeds by the water voles to eat later.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Paddle in hand, he now collects the rubbish that accumulates in the reeds along the swampy banks to sell to recycling companies.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless, and birds disappeared.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Now I have more time for it, steaming it in a woven Algerian basket that infuses the aroma of the reeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Again he slipped into the reeds, and looking up from there, he saw no humans this time either.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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Music - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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