crocodile

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Mnangagwa -- nicknamed "The Crocodile" because of his ruthlessness -- came to power in 2017 in a military-backed coup that ousted Robert Mugabe at the age of 93 and after 37 years in power.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Sotheby's said the previous record price for a handbag was set by a White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Retourne Kelly 28 in 2021.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

Due to his ruthless reputation, Emmerson Mnangagwa goes by the nickname "The Crocodile".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

The Crocodile has been one of Belltown’s preeminent live music venues for 30 years.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023

You forgot to bail out the boat again, complained Crocodile Guts.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer