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skeleton

[skel-i-tn] / ˈskɛl ɪ tn /
NOUN
structure of bones in animate being or supports in an object
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His decades of research played a key role in building the first scientifically accurate, fully mounted skeleton replica of Deinosuchus schwimmeri.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

"We became quite silent when we found the first bone," he said, adding that there were several pointers indicating that the skeleton belonged to the Sun King's right-hand man.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The New York Times published stories several years ago about former bobsled and skeleton athletes who struggled with symptoms similar to what Person, Sisson and Baird describe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Why is this ancient French skeleton sitting upright?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Brigit riffled inside and retrieved old styluses, a moldy Marveller-bar, and a huge skeleton key imprinted with a diamond and wrapped in thread.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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