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dinosaurs

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1. Reptiles, now extinct, that were the dominant life form on Earth for many millions of years. The name dinosaur comes from the Greek words for “monstrous lizard.” Dinosaurs became extinct suddenly, about sixty-five million years ago. Scientists now believe that their extinction was caused by the impact of a large asteroid on the Earth.

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Some dinosaurs were very large and had small brains — factors that may in part have led to their extinction. The term is often used to refer to something or someone that is antiquated and unable to adapt to change: “The old cavalry generals couldn't adjust to the use of tanks — they became dinosaurs.”

Some scientists believe that modern birds are the descendants of dinosaurs.

Commonly known dinosaurs include Tyrannosaurus rex, Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops.

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The youth-led protests earlier in the day took place in a mostly peaceful and festive atmosphere, with some dressed in outfits ranging from dinosaurs to Batman as the demonstrations coincided with Halloween.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

The researchers also used climate simulations to investigate the decades and centuries immediately following the Chicxulub asteroid impact, which triggered the extinction of most dinosaurs.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

"I'm always happy to see a gannet. They are big and so powerful. They're like dinosaurs."

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Their paper ended decades of debate over whether the dinosaurs were distinct from one another.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

He wrote that he’d go back to see the dinosaurs, which was probably the biggest lie he’d ever told in his life.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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