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cradle

[kreyd-l] / ˈkreɪd l /




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This essay is adapted from James Traub’s new book, “The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy,” which will be published by W.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

They successfully extracted proteins from the enamel of four P. robustus teeth found at Swartkrans Cave, part of South Africa's Cradle of Humankind.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025

The band's guitarist apologised and confirmed that the two members deeply regret their involvement in Cradle of Filth.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

At the time she was running a boutique called the Cradle Company that catered to Atwater’s moms and babies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Cradle was beaming and a little bit choked up.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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