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calves

[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /


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One side effect: My calves were sore for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"Mothers actually teach these routes to their calves when they are young, so the patterns are deeply ingrained," Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The calves at the ranch appear to live in adjoining pens outside, under one metal roof.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In March 2025, it moved the first wild caribou to its new breeding center—and by June, some adorable calves had been born.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

That's when I feel something grab at the back of my jeans, right around my calves.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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