wild
Example Sentences
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She said these species spread fast in the garden, and quickly out-compete native species in the wild, overtaking important habitats like the Bluebell Woods and coastal turf.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Gas prices are the wild card for consumers because they act like a fast-moving tax on household budgets,” said Kenwell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Opening on an already wild scene where the family members are bickering at the hospital deathbed of Linda’s mother, the events of “Big Mistakes” escalate quickly and considerably.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The wild card, however, is the duration of the war and the impact of a sustained bump in fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“Br-r-rother, Gandy,” I said, looking him over, “you must have had a terrible night. It looks like those wild geese down on the river really worked you over.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
