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[eg] / ɛg /


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In the fantasy series, Syrax is known for her striking yellow coloration, relatively small size compared with other dragons, and unusually high egg production.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Bloom said young eagles, like KD1, are more prone to grave mistakes when it comes to rearing young, from egg to eaglet.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

However, keepers moved the egg to an incubator after Frank incorrectly positioned the egg between himself and French.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Overlooked in his comments was an Easter egg hiding in plain sight: his use of “their” in reference to Air Force One.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

He said he was building a nest egg for us, but I know at least part of him wanted to see where things went with Steph.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

Elsewhere in Italy that means meatloaf; in cost-conscious Genoa, it means a combination of boiled green beans and potatoes, ground down and combined with cheese, eggs and fresh herbs, and then baked.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Honeybee queens can produce 1,500 to 2,000 eggs every day, supplying colonies with the workers needed to keep the hive functioning.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Many of the restaurant’s customers pay extra for double or triple add-ons of eggs, chicken or steak.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

"When pesticides accumulate to the extent that the queen bee has eggs that are so loaded they may no longer develop properly, there could be a tipping point," Nicklisch said.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Aaron and Mari brought out the pancakes, bacon, and eggs and set them in the middle of the table, then they all sat down.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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