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Xeres

British  
/ ˈxerɛθ /

noun

  1. the former name of Jerez

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In Oregon and Washington, Emilie Blevins is studying the die-off of western pearlshell mussels in her role as a biologist with the Xeres Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

From Seattle Times

In Oregon and Washington, Emilie Blevins is studying the die-off of western pearlshell mussels in her role as a biologist with the Xeres Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

From Washington Times

Figures obtained by the BBC revealed Operation Daybreak has now received 391 separate allegations, while another 223 complaints have been made to Operation Xeres.

From BBC

Operation Xeres will investigate alleged abuse at a former children's home at Skegby Hall, near Mansfield.

From BBC

He did not like being called "Don Joaquin"; he preferred being known by his surname, as "Mr. Xeres."

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