bones

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Extrapolating from the number of bones they found, the scientists estimated there could be more than 10 million carcasses across the area, which is called the Diamantina Zone.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Without knowing who is selling these bones, it is impossible to know how the seller came across them," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The main “Toy Story” franchise has yet to take a major stumble because the franchise has great bones.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But there’s an inevitable downside to anything that’s partially made of liquid dinosaur bones.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Later, when asked what the family had done with the relics, Mother Fox told a neighbor that the bones had been “sunk in the creek.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock