fossil
Example Sentences
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An extinct snake is finally getting its moment in the spotlight, more than 40 years after its fossils were first found.
From Science Daily
It predicts some 38.1 billion metric tons of fossil carbon dioxide emissions this year alone.
From Salon
The fossils come from a 249 million year old marine community that included extinct reptiles, amphibians, bony fish, and sharks.
From Science Daily
A necklace made from a crinoid fossil stem.
From Los Angeles Times
In the years since, Japan has ramped up imports of natural gas and other fossil fuels to meet its energy needs.
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