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marine

[muh-reen] / məˈrin /


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Whales seem less inclined to flee from electric boats, said marine scientist Giulia Ercoletti, now the head of training at Brim.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Mosasaurs were large marine reptiles that inhabited oceans around the world during the Late Cretaceous, approximately 98 to 66 million years ago.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The research was part-funded by a party planner, who wanted to reduce the impact of balloon litter on marine wildlife.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

“I’m a marine scientist—a scholar of the oceans, stationed at the University of Alquon in the west of Antiok.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

A US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesperson said the Australian facility will support equipment and supplies for marines operations and exercises across the Indo Pacific.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Another photo showed a grinning Kim sitting with Ju Ae at a table in the ship's mess hall, surrounded by uniformed marines eating instant rice meals.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

More than 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines and airmen were involved in the mission, as well as more than a dozen warships and aircraft, Centcom said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.

From Slate Apr. 1, 2026

‘Did you know that? The marines didn’t know until about ten minutes ago.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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