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as in judges
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a public official having authority to decide questions of law
received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London
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Recent Examples of beaks
Those beaks tell a clear story about how these animals fed.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Giant Octopus Fossil That Unlocked Everything The discovery is based on giant octopus fossil evidence — specifically, fossilized beaks (jaws), which are the only hard parts of an octopus’s body and the only parts likely to survive over millions of years.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The Bird Buddy Smart Solar Pro Hummingbird Feeder includes bird-safe ports that protect delicate beaks and make feeding easy.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Birds, a Gothic literature leitmotif, also reared their beaks at Bibhu Mohapatra, whose ghostly white gowns in macramé lace resembled feathers framing the jaw.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Hudsonian whimbrels, to be exact, shorebirds about the size of crows with long, thin, slightly curved beaks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Giant Octopus Fossil That Unlocked Everything The discovery is based on giant octopus fossil evidence — specifically, fossilized beaks (jaws), which are the only hard parts of an octopus’s body and the only parts likely to survive over millions of years.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The Bird Buddy Smart Solar Pro Hummingbird Feeder includes bird-safe ports that protect delicate beaks and make feeding easy.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Birds, a Gothic literature leitmotif, also reared their beaks at Bibhu Mohapatra, whose ghostly white gowns in macramé lace resembled feathers framing the jaw.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Hudsonian whimbrels, to be exact, shorebirds about the size of crows with long, thin, slightly curved beaks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaks
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Instead, the Broncos were left with their noses against the windowpane, two wins shy of the most improbable season in franchise history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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When authorities in Running Springs were having trouble finding a missing woman, two K9s put their noses together and found her in a steep ravine, where medics were able to get her to safety.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But immigration judges have denied Juan bond multiple times, according to court documents.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The courts themselves have lost judges through departures and firings — nine have left the Chicago court since the beginning of last year.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Or, worse, how do dogs and pigs do it, with their litters, all those tiny mouths begging—is that what’s become of me?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Players who cover their mouths will be issued red cards, the International Football Association Board unanimously agreed at a special meeting Tuesday in Canada.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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And his future, a raging battle between the state courts and the NCAA, will be a bellwether for all college sports.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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This extension of Josh's sentence comes at the same time that his fourth, and final, appeal of his 2021 conviction is working its way through the courts.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Zoox’s interior is a little more stylish than the passenger compartment of a London taxi, though, with cup holders and wireless charging pads on both benches.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The town square has charming water features, blooming flowers, rustic benches and smiling residents that personify small-town charm.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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