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skull

[skuhl] / skʌl /
NOUN
brain
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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“We want people to know about what goes on in Mexico,” said Héctor Flores, co-founder of Light of Hope, whose volunteers uncovered a human skull in a Zapopan ravine last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Human bones, including a skull, were due to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions withdrew the item for sale after being contacted by BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007, when he was in his 20s and in the Marine Corps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Her arms host an array of intricate tattoos; I spot a raven, a skull and a vintage lace fan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Her mind was fuzzy and dark, vibrating against her skull in a frenzy, like it was trying to escape.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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