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extinction

[ik-stingk-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɪŋk ʃən /


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“The story of extinction and resilience related to climate and ecological change ... is just so relevant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

An official at the State Organisation for Turkmen Horses told AFP the breed was "on the brink of extinction", hailing the "interest" that has been shown from the country's leaders.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Male-female pair bonding is in no danger of extinction.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

After all, because of the predominance of farming across Europe, the likely alternative long-term was extinction.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Though it will make survival possible for only a select portion of our population, unless we take extreme measures, we face the eventual extinction of the human race.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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