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bison

[bahy-suhn, -zuhn] / ˈbaɪ sən, -zən /
NOUN
buffalo
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During his lifetime, he amassed two million acres of land across nine states, most of which he maintained for ecological preservation, including resurrecting bison populations from the brink of extinction.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Work paused frequently as workers uncovered thousands of fossils, including a 2-foot bison horn and camel shin bone, dating back to the Ice Age.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But before you go hustling this half-million-dollar bison through the cones at the school drop-off, be sure to warm up the tires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

When the birds arrive in the dozens, that can make even a downed bison disappear quickly, Marzluff said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

At the bottom of the handout was a drawing of a tourist being tossed on the horns of a fuming bison.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen



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