Whales

American

[hweylz, weylz] / ʰweɪlz, weɪlz /

noun

Bay of, an inlet of the Ross Sea, in Antarctica: location of Little America.

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“Insane, someone knew,” tweeted Unusual Whales, a data provider whose X account often highlights activity with hallmarks of potential insider trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A main obstacle is Canada's 2019 "Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act."

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Whales and elephant seals glide through the shimmering water, while bears and mountain lions patrol the misty headlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

"Whales play a critical role in marine ecosystems. Through this study we have measurable insights into ship-collision hotspots and risk and where we need to focus to make the most impact."

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Whales communicating across the oceans must have experienced increasingly greater difficulties.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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