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tropical

[trop-i-kuhl, troh-pi-kuhl] / ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl, ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl /


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"We work with tropical butterflies and do a lot of conservation work, making people aware of what's going on behind the scenes," she said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Hurricanes are the tropical storms that form over the north Atlantic Ocean, as well as the north-east Pacific.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It generally supports fewer tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic, because it can create strong vertical winds there that can tilt or tear those systems before they strengthen.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The study also raises bigger questions about how long humans have influenced tropical ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

More than once I accidentally pushed a button and recoiled in terror as the blank screen came to life with exotic tropical fish or swarms of flying toasters.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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