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  • noun Plural form of tuna.

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Examples

  • Inside the small boat were several yellow fin tunas.

    Untitled, a point of view 1999

  • Inside the small boat were several yellow fin tunas.

    Untitled, a point of view 1999

  • Furthermore, our results predict the value of long-term GPS tracking applied to other large pelagic fish species such as tunas, billfish and sharks that surface relatively frequently, and have high conservation priority in many ocean regions where a greater understanding of when and why they use certain habitats would enhance management.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles 2009

  • On the other hand, the plant has naturalized very nicely in Italy, where they use the fruit, also known as "tunas", to make a lovely syrupy sauce.

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

  • This week, Ms. Block said that "we can't really clearly establish how many tunas remain" until scientific models assessing the fish's population improve.

    Tuna Fight Muddies Waters Over Damage From BP Spill Jeffrey Ball 2011

  • Due to the mucilaginous nature of cactus fruit, tunas are a natural for making a sorbet or ice cream.

    Cactus fruit sorbet 2009

  • But the really great thing about the albacore is that unlike some of the larger, more popular tunas, this is sustainable.

    Menu For Hope 6 2009

  • Cut about 1 kilogram of cactus tunas in half, scoop the flesh out into a blender and liquefy and then strain to remove the seeds.

    Cactus fruit sorbet 2009

  • More Map: New York City Food Guide Mr. Yasuda continues to be involved in the restaurant by locating a greater variety of fish from Japan, particularly tunas, to send to the restaurant.

    Shrine to Sushi 2011

  • Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal Mitsuru Tamura was the replacement, but Mr. Yasuda continues to be involved by locating a greater variety of fish from Japan, particularly tunas, to send to the restaurant.

    Nuanced Sushi 2011

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