dolphin

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In 2019, Canada passed a bill making it illegal to hold a whale, dolphin or porpoise captive.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

For many nature enthusiasts, few scenes are as distressing as finding a stranded whale or dolphin lying helpless on the beach.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

The penalties for getting too close to a spinner dolphin are severe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Neel swam behind his lanky friend, feeling as sleek and fast as a river dolphin, even though he was sure to lose.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins