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“Our language is proving almost vital to ecological restoration efforts,” Malcolm adds, “because the names of places give a clue about what the place used to be like.”

From Scientific American • Jan. 24, 2022

It is not yet clear if Li Li is pregnant but vets say hormone fluctuations and behavioural changes may give a clue by late June.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2020

The movie does give a clue as to how Ant-Man and the Wasp fit into the events of “Infinity War.”

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2018

A Twitter message Clinton posted Monday may give a clue to her campaign approach.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2015

Vomiting is most generally absent, but the protruded and reddened appearance of the anus will give a clue to the actual condition of the alimentary tube.

From The Dog by Dinks




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