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fossil

[fos-uhl] / ˈfɒs əl /


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"Field excavations have been conducted there since 2018, uncovering a wide variety of fossil animals and plants," says Dr. Motta.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Later, during the administration’s summer-long festival to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, IndyCars will race in a fossil fuel-burning extravaganza around and around the National Mall — home to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Its Prime Minister Feleti Teo has made clear that he believes "opening, subsidising and exporting fossil fuels is immoral and unacceptable".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Exxon prides itself on its ability to find and extract fossil fuels hidden deep in the earth’s crevices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

After the meal, Adam took a quick peek at Teddy’s fossil finds, and then we went upstairs to my room and closed the door.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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