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Recent Examples of alligator
Galeno is licensed to keep Drago the alligator until the reptile is ready and maybe too big, needing relocation to a proper environment for alligators of his size.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Larger alligators are known to eat smaller ones, which is a major factor in adult alligator mortality, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In one of the clips, Peters can be seen firing at a dead alligator into the water.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The accusations stem from an incident in which Peters allegedly livestreamed himself repeatedly shooting a dead alligator at the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area in the Everglades on March 26, People reported.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Larger alligators are known to eat smaller ones, which is a major factor in adult alligator mortality, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In one of the clips, Peters can be seen firing at a dead alligator into the water.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
The accusations stem from an incident in which Peters allegedly livestreamed himself repeatedly shooting a dead alligator at the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area in the Everglades on March 26, People reported.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
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London Fashion Week went a step further and banned exotic animal skins such as crocodile, alligator and snake from shows beginning in 2025.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Robert Irwin had a scary moment with a crocodile but lived to tell the tale.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The mountain bongo is a rare antelope known for its brown skin and distinct white stripes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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In certain mammals like horses, antelopes, and cows, researchers observed dental patterns similar to those found in adult Maiasaura.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including lessons for kids and childcare services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Kallmeyer’s roomy canvas tote makes for a chic work bag, while Khaite’s snakeskin-effect low-heel pumps add total polish.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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In another photo, Hough donned a snakeskin-print bikini while posing with friend in the back of a boat that was docked just off the beach.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The chip performs verbs—derive, sign, seal, attest, rotate, quarantine—without exposing the root value behind them.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Above all else, the Big East cleared space for college basketball in a world increasingly run roughshod by the pigskin.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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