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elephant

[el-uh-fuhnt] / ˈɛl ə fənt /
NOUN
large mammal
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BlackRock also addressed the elephant in the room — weren’t they too cautious with their neutral stance?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

A slab of sedimentary rock was covered in a wrinkled texture that looked strikingly like elephant skin.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The East African nation is more accustomed to high-profile wildlife crimes involving elephant tusks and rhino horns.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“I came down to help. You can’t take care of everything here, especially with an elephant calf on its way.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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