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native

[ney-tiv] / ˈneɪ tɪv /




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Rock climber Alex Honnold, a California native, has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In October 2022, the animals were recognised as a resident native species in England once again.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Glen Eberle, an Idaho native, represented Team USA in 1984 in biathlon—a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

As he has done in the past, the Chicago native did not cite politicians by name, and did not call out specific countries.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Whether Sapiens are to blame or not, no sooner had they arrived at a new location than the native population became extinct.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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