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animal

[an-uh-muhl] / ˈæn ə məl /




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I think what they’re saying is that there are a lot of steps for an animal to eventually end up on your plate.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Their work included sediment coring, laboratory testing, climate reconstructions, and studies of past plant and animal activity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The industry body representing flea treatment companies defended the use of preventive flea treatments as important for animal health.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As an animal health company, Zoetis operates in a slightly different vertical than Chewy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It sure didn’t sound like a monkey. It sounded more like a little animal that’s been hurt. Let’s see if we can find it, and maybe we can help it.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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