snail

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It involved the snail darter, a tiny, then-endangered fish whose habitat would have been harmed by the proposed Tellico Dam in Tennessee.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Part of what’s appealing about snail mail, she said, is remembering that “it’s really nice to devote your entire attention to something.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

No matter how much I’ve poked fun at my grandfather for driving like a snail my entire life, he continues to drive slowly on streets and freeways.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Photos of the farm following the theft show shelves and fridges nearly completely cleared of snail products.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

The rest of that long day raced past as swiftly as a snail.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin