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[toht-l] / ˈtoʊt l /






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Research suggests that 58 of less than 800 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans, or around 7% of the total species, were killed as a result of the extreme weather event last November.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Continuing claims, which scale with the total size of the unemployed population, was 1.8 million in the week through May 30, versus a revised 1.77 million a week earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

We are planning to withdraw an additional $4,700 per month from our retirement portfolio, giving us a total monthly income of $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The Scottish Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers, says the total will include five inspectors.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She swam on through the ocean in total darkness, in total emptiness.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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