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dragonfly

[drag-uhn-flahy] / ˈdræg ənˌflaɪ /


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He’s started dressing in oversized designer T-shirts, massive shearling coats, and a slim suit with dragonflies on it—with matching dragonfly shoes.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024

A dragonfly lands on a plant near one of the yard’s water features.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

These conditions preserved fossils in incredible detail, capturing delicate structures like dragonfly wings and even a dinosaur feather.

From New York Times • May 14, 2024

From several types of frogs and a Madagascan dragonfly, to a ghost shrimp and prehistoric sea creature, the list is impressive.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023

The next guy was little and nervous as a dragonfly.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos