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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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Example Sentences
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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
“It should have just three ingredients: corn, cal and water.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2019
A tweet from @TefPoe: "This pastor was shot with a 60 cal rubber bullet but she's still here fighting the good fight and protecting others!"
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2014
An upright man is one that goeth wyth the trunchion of a staffe, which staffe they cal a Flitchmā.
From Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters by Earle, John
However: Because Body Dada was founded by Thompson, a dancer who graduated from Cal Arts and performed with the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
In a separate incident, two Cal Fire firefighters were injured when a rock became loose and shifted, Castillo said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
No structures had been damaged or destroyed as of Sunday night, according to Cal Fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Terri Gomez, a 27-year veteran in higher education and a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, a university statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
I raise my hand to give Cal a high five, but instead, he threads his fingers through mine for just a second.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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
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
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
Silver masque butt-cap, hallmarked for 1723. 4-1/2" barrel; 9-1/4" O.A.; cal. abt .44.
From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam
“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
“I'm sorry, Cal. You were wrong about me.”
From Nature ● Oct. 4, 2016
In late June, it will launch its first drive-thru restaurant in Rohnert Park, Cal. to provide the same freshly prepared vegetarian foods the company is known for—but fast.
From Time ● Jun. 2, 2015
“No, Cal. Not now. But when he gets well you’ll have to. You’ll have to for yourself. You can’t carry this alone. It will kill you.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Captain Marodi served over 30 years with CAL FIRE, primarily in Riverside County, but also serving time in San Bernardino and San Diego Counties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2025
Now the world’s largest shrimp exporter, India in many ways mirrors its former competitor — its industry falling into similar patterns, CAL argues, in the effort to keep prices artificially low.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2024
Tigers’ first trip to the state of California since 2002 game at USC … CAL, 33-28.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
"Sri Lanka's economy has been gradually stabilising since mid-2022. The long fuel lines, severe shortages, and high inflation have gradually reversed," said Udeeshan Jonas chief strategist at CAL Group.
From Reuters ● Apr. 27, 2023
“Tough guys, those Pukhtuns,” said a pudgy kid in an oversize CAL sweatshirt.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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