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wily

[wahy-lee] / ˈwaɪ li /


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Wily coyotes have adapted to urban life, finding city parks and golf courses to their liking.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

Wily Peralta, Alex Colomé, Andres Machado and Paolo Espino stood near their lockers exchanging a few words and a few hugs.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling volleyed home from five yards after Wily Boly had flicked a cross onto his own bar.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

Wily and stubborn, Patrick presents the greatest obstacle to hiking.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2022

"There is just as much as you've ever had," snapped Wily.

From The Great Gray Plague by Jones, Raymond F.




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