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salmon

[sam-uhn] / ˈsæm ən /




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He said the state should adopt stronger rules to protect river flows so that salmon and other fish can recover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The fish suffered their latest decline during the severe 2020-22 drought, when the water flowing from dams sometimes got so warm that it was lethal for salmon eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The plan also includes limits on the total number of fall-run Chinook salmon that may be caught during the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

It tells the story of an airline flight on which there is a choice of salmon or lamb for dinner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She’d cooked my favorite meal of salmon and rice that evening, but I had no appetite.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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