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Recent Examples of vernal
The other equinox occurs in the spring, and is called the vernal equinox.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The vernal equinox, by the way, is when winter changes into spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Commercial land is difficult to develop when vernal pools exist, Fowler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Other historians have also linked April Fools' Day to festivals such as Hilaria, celebrated in ancient Rome, and to the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring, when the weather is often unpredictable.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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The graying halls of Congress don’t usually evoke images of youthful ambition, but a record number of lawmakers are calling it quits in 2026.—
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The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.—
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Most people who get sick recover within a week, but infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.—
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Yu says his early experiences led him to chase achievement as a way of protecting a younger version of himself.—
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
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In a recent appearance on the Katie Miller Podcast — hosted by the wife of Stephen Miller, who currently serves as homeland security advisor to the White House — Kennedy expressed astonishment that the president is even alive.—
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The Ravens made the playoffs 12 times during 18 seasons with Harbaugh in charge and won the Super Bowl in the 2012 season, a year after the Giants' most recent championship under Tom Coughlin, who also led them to win it all in '07.—
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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