burro

Example Sentences

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The time is ripe, they say, to severely reduce the burro population with a roundup that is certain to be controversial.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

The image of the burro as a miner’s faithful beast of burden contrasts starkly with ecological reality, experts say.

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

A year before he had ridden the blind mule, and Harley rode the burro.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko