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raptor

[rap-ter, -tawr] / ˈræp tər, -tɔr /
NOUN
bird of prey
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I hang a black raptor silhouette in the middle square, but that does not deter him.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2025

At least that setting has a modified raptor pausing at a soda cooler to admire its reflection.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

As the Super Heavy booster re-entered the atmosphere its 33 raptor engines worked to slow it down from speeds in excess of a few thousands miles per hour.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024

Some fossils are thought to represent previously undescribed species, including two additional pterosaur skulls and two small raptor dinosaurs.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024

He purchased his own membership to the raptor sanctuary that night, after a little convincing so Byrd would give him a credit card number.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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