The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Black described the two individuals who died as adult males, adding he would not disclose any further details about their identities.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Clear differences emerged when the researchers compared the cellular profiles of males and females.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
In another spot of good news, firefighters Thursday rescued from the heart of the fire zone a black grouse -- an endangered species, with only 14 males and four or five females remaining in Belgium.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“When the males interact with each other, you hear the thump thump thump of their paws.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Hilali loves to follow the males, particularly when they go on their exciting border patrols or when they are hunting.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
