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tropical

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


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This is a "neglected tropical disease" and further research could reveal a longer or shorter incubation period, he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

These conditions are visibly satisfied by Season 3 of “The White Lotus,” which highlights the tropical splendor of the country and poured tens of millions of dollars into the local economy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In this case, the system reached tropical storm-force winds and generated snow and even thunderstorms near its center.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

PALAWAN, Philippines—U.S. and Philippine Marines shared foxholes covered in palm leaves, machine guns pointing toward the sea off this tropical Pacific island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

His jeans and his plaid flannel shirt seem out of place in such a tropical environment, but what am I thinking?

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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