The phrase
"dead dolphins" refers to dolphins that have died, which could be used to talk about a sad event or a negative outcome.
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«dead»
«dolphins»
Sentences with «dead dolphins»
- The year 2011 stood out in that 32 specific families of bottlenose dolphins were hardest hit in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, with more deaths recorded than in previous years; Louisiana had the highest number of dead dolphins ever recorded in that state in 2010 and 2011. (scientificamerican.com)
- Unusual adrenal and lung conditions seen in dead dolphins in the months after the 2010 BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill point to the oil as the cause. (scientificamerican.com)
- At the peak of the Virginia die - off this summer, 17 dead dolphins washed up in one day — requiring volunteers to work overtime. (scientificamerican.com)
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