anthill

Example Sentences

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Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruk, who likened the rebuilding to a bustling anthill, said residents are eager to close a deeply painful chapter.

From Reuters • Mar. 30, 2023

While wandering the sandy area by the parking lot to pass the time, I accidentally stepped on an anthill and the bugs swarmed my exposed foot.

From Slate • Nov. 23, 2019

All this has had the uncomfortable effect of "shaking a stick inside an anthill", it suggests.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2018

The island of Stromboli, north of Sicily, is shaped like an anthill and blasts white smoke from its volcano all year.

From New York Times • May 17, 2016

Better than being buried in an anthill with a boa constrictor around your neck and lima beans stuffed in your mouth.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan