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whale

[weyl, hweyl] / weɪl, ʰweɪl /


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Exactly how the whale ended up on an island off Denmark's East Jutland coast remains unclear.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The urgency in disposing of the body was because the whale was now sitting on a popular beach, according to Abildstrøm.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Coast Guard’s San Francisco station, where mariners can report whale sightings to alert vessel operators in an effort to try to prevent more collisions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The host, a devout Catholic, has called the pontiff his "white whale."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“I thought whale sharks were supposed to be friendly. And not have teeth!” said Aru.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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