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Skeena

American  
[skee-nuh] / ˈski nə /

noun

  1. a river in W British Columbia, Canada, flowing S and SW to the Pacific Ocean. 360 miles (579 km) long.


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Significantly, by analyzing specimens from the Skeena Watershed, Armstrong's team identified unique hazelnut clusters that are only found at the origin place of the Gitxsan, Ts'msyen, and Nisga'a peoples.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2024

Khot said his team plans to collect data on Bing and Skeena varieties in 2022-23 during all six stages of cherry growth, from flowering to post-harvest.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

It has big variations in the thick and thin parts of its letters, along with very distinct curves on letters like S, A, and J. The new Skeena font.

From The Verge • Apr. 28, 2021

We found delight in the 90-mile drive from Prince Rupert along the Skeena River, which is known for its beauty and sheer peaks-to-water views.

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2016

"Siwash Charley" wished to prospect on the head-waters of the Skeena; and so in almost every case some special excuse was given.

From The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse by Garland, Hamlin

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