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burro

[bur-oh, boor-oh, buhr-oh] / ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʊər oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ /
NOUN
donkey
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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“These partnerships reflect our commitment to local, compassionate and community-focused solutions for managing the wild burro population in San Bernardino County,” said Luther Snoke, county chief executive, at a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Michael Dolan, a local Realtor, recalled a 2006 incident in which a friend driving a brand new Lexus suffered a neck injury after colliding with a burro on State Route 38 after dark.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

“We lack the funding needed to deal with the exploding burro population,” Donnell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Meléndez’s illustrations of a seven-pointed star and a burro piñata are among a select group of 31 stamp issues this year.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Harley’s burro went faster after they left the spring, and the gray mule had to walk faster to keep slack in the rope.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko