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[kal]
/ kæl /
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cal.
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calendar
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calibre
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calorie (small)
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Calorie (large)
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California
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Some of the evidence dates back as far as 10,900 cal BP.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2026
The indictment said Kinnison identified himself, Martinez, Warner and Mele as part of “so cal 3%” or “3 percent so cal” in two posts to DC Brigade on Jan. 1.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 10, 2021
IntCal13 and Marine13 radiocarbon age calibration curves 0–50,000 years cal bp.
From Nature ● May 8, 2018
Well I think the distilleries have what they cal a Master Blender that knows exactly the signature taste that their particular product is known for.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2018
I am inclined to bring in here, as a derivative form of cal, and perhaps corresponding with the Obs.
From The River-Names of Europe by Robert Ferguson
Slugger Cal Raleigh followed his 60-home run outburst by hitting under .200.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Ricky Volpe, a professor of agribusiness at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, said the popularity of private-label products rose during that downturn, which lasted from 2007 to 2009.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Fueled by northwest winds, it reached 3,846 acres by noon Saturday with 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
It is unclear whether receiver Landon Ellis will be able to play because of a head injury suffered against Cal, potentially limiting the Bruins’ receiving options.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
After I finished cleaning it, I rushed to Cal Poly to take the exam.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
For the old-line purist who wants to do his shooting .450 cal. instead of 16 mm., the tab goes high.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Air Force's Falcon missile is replacing the unguided rocket and the .50 cal. and 20 mm. gun.
From Time Magazine Archive
Owner Roy Hofheinz's $31.6 million Xanadu has an outfield with the consistency of cobblestones; the infield is a bright green Chemstrand rug that ricochets grounders into the outfield like .30 cal. bullets.
From Time Magazine Archive
However, some experts believe that Wolfer did his forensic testing not with Sirhan's gun but with a different .22 cal. weapon -- which police also destroyed.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some of these guns of about .44 cal. are exceedingly accurate and reliable performers.
From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Albert B. Farnham
“That was cool to get to talk about to Marshawn. Marshawn and I got to be pretty close when I was in Cal. Love Marshawn, he’s got a great heart,” Dykes said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2023
“She likes Cal. She was really on board with me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2019
“You were a good man, Cal. I wish there were a way to tell someone. I wish ...”
From Nature ● Oct. 4, 2016
“I had an amazing experience at Cal. But why does that mean I can’t want more? Why can’t I want what’s fair?”
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2014
“If that’s what you want, okay. But it doesn’t make sense. We’re going the same way, Cal. I’ll take you to San Francisco.”
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
He said CAL, not individual board members, co-hosted the Bass fundraiser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Invitations to the Bass event featured the names of every CAL board member, including three who sit on city boards or commissions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the prevalence of these labels on Indian shrimp, CAL suggests, indicates that current monitoring practices are ineffective and violations underreported.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2024
But CAL makes extensive recommendations for the U.S. government as well.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2024
He had on a gray sweatshirt that read CAL POLY.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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