butterflies
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The site was home to scarce plants including pyramidal and bee orchids, and a rare colony of marbled white butterflies that had relied on common knapweed and red fescue.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
It is embroidered with butterflies and comes with signed photographs and a dedication by Bardot.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The butterflies never go away, Dalton said, and an adrenaline rush right before a physically demanding stunt is inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"After the colourful spring with seemingly lots of beautiful butterflies appearing across the UK, it's tempting to assume we're heading for a bumper summer," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
But when I see Alex, I can’t help the butterflies that take flight in my stomach.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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