The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Martha’s Vineyard, long known for attracting celebrities, has become the inevitable butt of memes as it battles the hostile arachnids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
Researchers believe the nocturnal predator developed the unique hunting method to make meals of aggressive ants which are notoriously dangerous - and unusual - prey for arachnids.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
States that depend heavily on extractive industries such as mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction tended to offer fewer protections for insects and arachnids.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
"Insects and arachnids are more than objects of fear," says Walsh, who sports a beautiful spider tattoo on his arm.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
“I can speak to arachnids, including their king, Anansi, of course,” she said with pride.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
