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[trahy] / traɪ /








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He also urged people not to try and capture snapping turtles themselves, saying they would likely try to defend themselves by biting.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He said he doesn’t want to name the exact locations yet to avoid tipping off officials who might try to stop them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Measures have been imposed by the regulators to try and curb excessive volatility, and they were triggered both on the way down Monday and then again on the way back up again Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

That has been really hopeful, honestly, just realizing how people can’t be labeled in the way that you might try to.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“I think it’s time you try my food.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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