cave
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The cave preserved multiple fossil layers separated by carbonate deposits that formed during ancient rainy periods.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
The fossil nests were named Osnidum almontei in honor of Juan Almonte Milan, who first identified the cave and has spent decades studying the region as one of Hispaniola's leading paleontologists.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
Together, the fossils revealed how the cave was used over a long period of time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
"We think that this was a cave where owls lived for many generations, maybe for hundreds or thousands of years," says Viñola López.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
After a breathless search she worked out that the cave narrowed sharply to a slit.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
He told AFP the caves in the village of Troo offer stable temperature all year round thanks to the mass of rock surrounding them.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
But the settings—sailboats, grottoes, caves, lush gardens, elegant townhouses—couldn’t be lovelier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
"Modern hunter-gatherer groups often see caves as a gateway into the spirit world, and this may be why we see so many caves used for burial by Early Mesolithic hunter-gatherers in northern Europe."
From Science Daily ● May 20, 2026
The two men were near some caves in the area of Collbató, following a picturesque, relatively undemanding route that is common for families and schoolchildren.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Behind them were gathered a great host, both of the Riders and of the people of Westfold, old and young, women and children, who had come out from the caves.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
"The roof is completely caved in along the back of the wall and it just brings in other fears and further concerns about the structural integrity and safety of the building," she added.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Though the judge in that case later found that bit of daylight to be a distinction without a difference, ABC caved and paid Trump $15 million.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2025
It was shortly after setting up Ekitike to hit the post that Olise turned and fired in France's second goal, and Ukraine caved in towards the end.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
It was nonetheless immortalized in Lightfoot’s lyrics: “At 7 p.m., a main hatchway caved in, he said, ‘Fellas, it’s been good to know ya.’
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2025
On the University of Washington campus, the glass skylights at the basketball pavilion caved in, giant Douglas firs toppled over, and five sections of temporary seating in the football stadium blew away.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
The roof can be caving in or they can be well-loved properties with absentee owners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
History suggests they will hesitate before eventually caving to his will.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2026
While I’d like to push back more, I know myself, and will end up caving and buying a new dress.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025
Meanwhile, at Mayo Clinic, Lily was caving under the pressure she felt to get better.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2025
But instead of caving in to Dedd’s tears, Minerva offered her an exercise.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
