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"The once-common small tortoiseshell butterfly is now rarely seen for example, and there are far fewer records of the two-spot ladybird," Winnall explained.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Differences in the texture and density of the regolith, for example, could influence how rover wheels move across the surface.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

It could just mean you had an account with that bank in the recent past — for example in the last two years, although rules will vary by bank.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

Some chief executives, for example, might not view earnings as the most important thing.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

We could, for example, take many round stones and roll the obelisk onto the sled instead of sliding it.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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