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salmon

[sam-uhn] / ˈsæm ən /




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He pointed out that as salmon have suffered declines, California’s agriculture industry has been planting more nut orchards, replacing other field crops that are easier to leave fallow when water is scarce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He said the state should adopt stronger rules to protect river flows so that salmon and other fish can recover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

State and federal agencies finalized the partnership the next year, naming the Winnemem Wintu Tribe as a “co-equal decision-maker” in agreements to work on restoring salmon to the McCloud River.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Everyone who has the salmon suffers debilitating food poisoning, including the two pilots.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

To his surprise, she held out a salmon cake to Wolf.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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