- plural of calf.
calves
Example Sentences
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In the 1870s, a Pend d’Oreille Indian named Walking Coyote captured a few bison calves from northern Montana.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The observation adds to the small number of documented cases involving deceased calves in baleen whales.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
All of the affected elephants - mainly female adults and their calves - had also shown signs of paralysis, which authorities believe also points to cyanide poisoning.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The last documented California grizzly killed was hunted down in August 1922 by a Tulare County rancher named Jesse Agnew, who blamed his dead calves on the grizzly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Roz, why do humans need so much cow’s milk?” said Lily as the other calves crowded around her.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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