burro

Example Sentences

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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

“At least 35 of them had cleared the once lush green meadow vegetation down to dirt. Piles of burro dung ringed the shore, spurring growth of a thick layer of algae,” he 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

However, they did say the killings were not part of ongoing federal efforts to reduce burro populations that have come to dominate the park’s badlands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2023

"Maybe not. Maybe, just maybe, there's something they've missed that's important. With patience and calm, even a burro can climb a palm."

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez