tropical

Example Sentences

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“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The nation of tropical islands in the Indian Ocean is asserting sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and is threatening international legal action to press its claim.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"It fuels tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbates ongoing sea-ice loss in the polar regions."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

“Even for a tropical area, that is a tremendous amount of rain,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The magazine was open to a spread showing a model hiding in a tropical forest, dressed in shades of coral, resembling an orchid.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai