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squirrel

[skwur-uhl, skwuhr-, skwir-uhl] / ˈskwɜr əl, ˈskwʌr-, ˈskwɪr əl /


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"Jian and the other microraptors probably weren't capable of true, powered flight, but they could probably glide like a flying squirrel," says O'Connor.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

The "virtual ranger" project will also involve the recruitment of community volunteers who will monitor the live footage remotely and map red squirrel populations.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

JC: I regret to inform you that your squirrel obviously hadn’t heard about the sky-high prices at this World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“This was sent in by Rebecca,” Drizzles says of a photo of a squirrel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“If he had turned it into a squirrel, would all the squirrels have attacked?”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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