serpent
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There was, however, “a serpent lurking in the long grass”—to wit, Thatcher, for whom Mr. Kidd has the purest loathing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Father Carlos Martins, for example, produces an Exorcist Files podcast with 40,000 followers on YouTube that promises to take viewers through his experiences “battling the ancient serpent in many forms.”
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
The name Vasuki indicus honors the mythical serpent associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, as well as the country where the fossil was found.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2026
A serpent might slither out during the winter if there’s a warm spell to get a bit of sunshine, said Greg Pauly, curator of herpetology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
He could only stare at the serpent as it got closer and closer.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Like endless, dormant serpents, the colossal concrete casing of the pipelines stretched along the seabed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Elapid snakes are venomous and among the deadliest serpents in the world.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2024
Working with giant serpents isn’t easy, but perhaps for different reasons than you’d think.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 16, 2024
Gingersnipes was now battling many serpents at once.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing serpent
Christopher Columbus' Diary: The First Voyage
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Unit 5, Week 4
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 8
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