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

"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

A new study has found a sharp and unusual rise in wildfires in tropical peatlands during the 20th century, marking a clear departure from long-term historical patterns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

But why were they going there in the middle of a tropical storm that used to be a hurricane?

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein