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dolphin

[dawl-fin, dol-] / ˈdɔl fɪn, ˈdɒl- /


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He wouldn’t say if the U.S. had dolphin assets in the water.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The first suspected case of a grey seal killing a common dolphin has been recorded in Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The dolphin carcass has been sent for further examination, although test results could take up to six months.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Under ideal conditions, common dolphin numbers can increase by about 4% per year, meaning that growth in 2019 was likely only around 1.6%.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

Then they’d start pushing at me to speak in dolphin.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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