The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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This typically happens in the spring and summer and it’s an ideal time for seals, sea lions, seabirds and dolphins to give birth, since food is plentiful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In recent weeks, dozens of sea lions suffering from domoic acid poisoning have turned up on beaches from Monterey County to Sonoma County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Leising fears the sea lions -- one of California's signature animals -- could soon suffer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Navy has previously trained External link bottlenose dolphins and sea lions, chiefly for reconnaissance and recovering objects like undersea mines.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“Small dragons—but so many they could cover the sand, and, like the sea lions, they will fight bravely to save their island.”
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
