whale
Example Sentences
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The carcass of a dead humpback whale whose attempted rescue captivated many across Germany has been pulled ashore.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“A whale desk will protect these magnificent creatures and help mariners avoid costly, harrowing collisions. Together, let’s Save Willy.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The host, a devout Catholic, has called the pontiff his "white whale."
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
This year, seven whales have already died during whale season, which peaks this month.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As always, the air was filled with the smell of rotting whale carcasses and the sound of elephant seals bellowing and belching on the beach.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
Vocabulary lists containing whale
Marine Biology - Introductory
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Marine Biology - Middle School
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Marine Biology - High School
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