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dolphin

[dawl-fin, dol-] / ˈdɔl fɪn, ˈdɒl- /


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Despite the rescue operation, tragically, five of the belugas have since died, as well as one dolphin.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

"Despite the entanglement," the service added, "the dolphin was able to breathe and swim strongly, moving up and down the river and actively avoiding vessels nearby."

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

In contrast, fishermen working with dolphins may interpret different dolphin behaviors as cues for when to cast their nets, and those signals can vary from one region to another.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

Boss suddenly leaps out of the water like a crazed dolphin, his arms slamming onto the back of the boat as he begins to frantically scramble on board.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

In the end, the jellyfish didn’t pose any issues, though she said she did have some “very magical” encounters with dolphins and sea lions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Morgan said "it was complete luck" that he captured the whale feeding and swimming with dolphins on his drone while fishing with a friend.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

In 2026, our paragons of masculinity are brooding, burly—and smooth as dolphins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

On a boat off the coast of California, Sara Lesser gazes wistfully at dozens of dolphins playing in the vessel's wake.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Kyle stared at all the kids blasting through outer space, flinging catapults of fire at castle walls, or scuba diving with dolphins on the glowing game screens surrounding him.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein


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