fur

Example Sentences

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Highland cows have reportedly become one of the internet's favourite farm animals, known for their oversized horns and fringe of fur.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Its white fur is caused by leucism, which may make it more vulnerable, yet it repeatedly returned to the same branch, seemingly unconcerned by observers.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Next year’s “Gatto,” about a feline thief in Venice, features animal fur and human hair that look like they were painted by hand, rather than a computer trying to simulate the real thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Use of fur in the global fashion industry has dramatically fallen in recent years due to concerns about animal cruelty, changing trends and new synthetic alternatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

A badger peppered with gray fur threw his head back and laughed, a raucous sound that invited others to join.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman