temperate
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It is one of only a small number of known temperate giant planets, and researchers say this is the first time the atmosphere of one has been studied in such detail.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
"The high levels of biodiversity and the complexity that we have in our temperate rainforest sites are hugely significant," he said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
They’re found around the globe, mostly in subtropical and temperate regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, and in the Mediterranean Sea, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
I’m all too aware of how quickly behavior can turn compulsive and how even the most temperate individual can unknowingly find themselves in over their head.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
As for Japan’s climate, its rainfall, ranging up to 160 inches per year, makes it the wettest temperate country in the world.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing temperate
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