spawn
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One of the species that would benefit, it said was Atlantic salmon, which faced challenges in getting upstream to spawn.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The creator, who uses the online handle RadialB, says he didn't expect to spawn copycats or be politically provocative.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
And that discovery probably will spawn more actions against America’s adversaries.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
Netflix hasn’t had time to spawn such franchises itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Where else would I gather the water spinach and muck-eating fish for your dinner or the duck eggs and frog spawn for your breakfast?
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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"Beowulf," Vocabulary from the epic poem
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