calf

Example Sentences

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The image called to mind the golden calf of Abrahamic religious texts, worshipped by the Israelites to Moses’—and God’s—dismay.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

How much of Bath's title defence rests on Finn Russell's iffy calf?

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

By 2022, McClain was in a regular rotation of 90- to 120-day deals with investors, the time it took to raise a calf to selling size.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

On Wednesday, US officials announced that Texas had detected its first case in 60 years in a three-week-old calf, with the larvae found in its umbilical area.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Just stay out of my way,” I said, getting awkwardly to my feet, careful not to put too much pressure on my throbbing calf.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin