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dolphin

[dawl-fin, dol-] / ˈdɔl fɪn, ˈdɒl- /


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"They found a dolphin at one point and had to shut everything down."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Although initial reports show the measure may be helping, Rouby suggested that adjusting the ban's timing based on dolphin migration patterns could make it more effective.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

On one side of the ring of spears, the dolphin warriors parted to let someone through.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan