hibernation
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The humble tomato, beloved by many yet scorned by some, slowly awakens from hibernation, reminding us that warm weather, spent indulging in fresh salads and produce-filled sandwiches, is almost here.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
However, Kluh said she theorizes the Aedes aegypti might not have completely gone into hibernation during the winter and were ready to pounce at the first sign of warm temperatures.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
I hope that by the time Munich comes around next year, Western leaders will have been roused from their state of hibernation and are building a new architecture of global freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
When the alpine climate eventually cooled, the species developed survival strategies such as hibernation.
From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025
Copperheads, and they are very active in the springtime after their long hibernation.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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