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- noun Plural form of
dolphin .
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Examples
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As they crossed the bar, in going again to the ships, their boats were surrounded by a number of what they called dolphins, but what are today called porpoises, sporting in the great billows; and on their account
The Flamingo Feather Kirk Munroe 1890
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British researchers believe that human interaction with dolphins is akin to harassment, preventing them from resting, feeding or nurturing their young.
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If humans and dolphins share a closer common ancestor than they do with toads, then according to you the loss of legs in dolphins means we can't objectively group humans and dolphins with toads in the outgroup.
A New Book 2010
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Cutting nets to free dolphins is an attractive idea.
Hardy Jones: Does Cutting Nets Free Captive Dolphins? Hardy Jones 2010
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Cutting nets to free dolphins is an attractive idea.
Hardy Jones: Does Cutting Nets Free Captive Dolphins? Hardy Jones 2010
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Cutting nets to free dolphins is an attractive idea.
Hardy Jones: Does Cutting Nets Free Captive Dolphins? Hardy Jones 2010
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We are taken on a tour of various theme parks and aquatic-themed wonders, and told how our interaction with dolphins is cause for incredible stress to the animals.
REVIEW: The Cove « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more 2010
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Cutting nets to free dolphins is an attractive idea.
Hardy Jones: Does Cutting Nets Free Captive Dolphins? Hardy Jones 2010
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While scientists believe that similar neurological mechanisms underlie many similar abilities in dolphins and humans, there is no "theory of intelligence" that is independent of brain science but which can tell us that the same thing is responsible for every so-called intelligent agent's abilities.
Bunny and a Book 2008
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Although thiscan also happen in dolphins, it is far less common.
chained_bear commented on the word dolphins
"The handles of a cannon."
October 9, 2008
reesetee commented on the word dolphins
Aha! That's why I've seen those dolphin figures on centuries-old cannons. :-)
October 10, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word dolphins
I wish they'd thought of another word for these stupid things. Dolphins are too lovely to be made into a military word.
October 10, 2008