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Roughly 6 million common dolphins inhabit tropical and temperate waters worldwide, making them the most numerous members of the cetacean family, which includes whales and porpoises.

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House representative from Orange County, said that she was “pushing back on” the reporter’s implication that she needed to be more temperate politically.

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There are others who crave temperate weather and long for accessible beaches.

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Buildings in the UK are built to retain heat in a temperate climate, with energy efficiency regulations for new dwellings now requiring improved insulation to reduce the need for heating in winter.

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In temperate California, experts say the risk is year-round.

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