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Recent Examples of fer-de-lance
For the people of the Alto Juruá, the fer-de-lance is a grim reality of the dangers of life in the jungle.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Because fer-de-lance snakes have slightly different venom in different areas, for instance, the researchers mix in venom taken from snakes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the country before injecting it in the horses.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
While Costa Rica has about 600 fer-de-lance viper bites every year, for example, only about three to five bites come from coral snakes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Because fer-de-lance snakes have slightly different venom in different areas, for instance, the researchers mix in venom taken from snakes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the country before injecting it in the horses.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
While Costa Rica has about 600 fer-de-lance viper bites every year, for example, only about three to five bites come from coral snakes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fer-de-lance
Noun
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Most rattlesnake bites in California take place between April and October, when humans and snakes are both more active, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The hypothetical rattlesnake in the ivy on Franklin Avenue.—
Joan Didion,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One being that sphinx involves resting your forearms on the floor while in cobra, just your palms are grounded.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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Look at that sad, debilitated cobra languishing in his cage, regret on his brow.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the shocking clip, a massive python sprawls on top of a bird cage, its large head trailing down the side of the enclosure.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Searching for invasive Burmese pythons is a rewarding and therapeutic outlet for veterans who struggle with anger and PTSD.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And dual-gender derbies and moccasins appeal to all.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Birkenstock, Uggs, and moccasins are just a few of the quintessential designs that rank for best slippers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s black mamba can deliver anywhere between 120 mg and 400 mg with every bite, while the Gaboon viper delivers up to an astounding 1000 mg per bite.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The design started with the black mamba (the snake).—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Boa constrictor hitches ride on Arizona man's car An Arizona driver was shocked to find a huge snake hanging underneath his vehicle in November.—
Shelby Slade,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Fer-de-lance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fer-de-lance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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