butterflies
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That’s especially true of romance readers, who are generally regarded as the social butterflies of the book community.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"A number of butterflies have been lost on the Quantocks over the past 75 years," said Robin Stamp, chairman of the group.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
White-letter hairstreak butterflies are hard to spot, as they fly around the tops of tall elm trees.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
She explains that because butterflies are cold-blooded insects, they generally thrive in warmer conditions.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
She was on the floor of Tía’s apartment, cutting out blue construction paper butterflies for Mariposa while Tía’s telenovelas played across the room.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
