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jungle

[juhng-guhl] / ˈdʒʌŋ gəl /


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The dogs’ sleeping quarters are modeled after the park’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, with its fort-like corridors made of sun-dried brick, the walls strewn with overgrown jungle vines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

But the whole experience has made me wary enough that now, whether I’ve trekked through nature or the concrete jungle, a quick tick check is a part of my nighttime routine.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Port Kaituma is inland in the oil-rich Essequibo region, and the ferry travels along the coast in the Atlantic before heading upriver to reach its jungle destination.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Brazilian authorities meanwhile have stepped up efforts to combat the crossings, but policing the remote frontier is extremely difficult, with smugglers using unofficial river crossings and jungle trails to evade authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He knew it meant certain death for him—he was too sick and his leg was in too much pain to fend for himself in the jungle.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

At 100, Attenborough no longer wanders the world's jungles and deserts.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

After conquering South America, which involved dodging gangs in the jungles of the Darien Gap, which bridges Panama and Colombia, his route took him through Mexico.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2026

"It's not about confronting a large army with weapons we don't have. We don't even have anti-aircraft defenses. Instead, we rely on the masses, our mountains, and our jungles, as we always have."

From BBC Jan. 9, 2026

The firm’s crew was in Hawaii’s jungles to troubleshoot.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 13, 2025

It was said they were brethren and sistren, each tasked to watch over a particular piece of the world—the skies, seas, jungles, deserts, mountains, and realm of the dead.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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