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Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It is a key river for spawning salmon and noted for its brown trout and sea trout populations as well.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Presidential assassinations have been spawning conspiracy theories since Lincoln.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Like spawning fish, the children came from everywhere to dive into the pile.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen