skeleton
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During 32 dives to the site, explorers collected samples from 485 whale-fossil sites and active whale falls, and found a treasure trove of remains, including one extinct whale's skeleton.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
However, their bony internal skeleton didn’t evolve until 50 million years later.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on Monday, with its remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Pettibon’s stark four-bar design for the latter is one of punk’s most iconic images, as recognizable as the Ramones’ presidential seal and the Misfits’ skeleton face.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“Come, Jo, don’t be thorny. After studying himself to a skeleton all the week, a fellow deserves petting and ought to get it.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing skeleton
Life Science: Human Systems
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Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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Life Science: Human Anatomy and Physiology
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