calves

Example Sentences

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Ben Gannon-Doak shone for Scotland in their win against Haiti, but had to be replaced on 75 minutes because of his "calves leaving the stadium" before he did.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

He joked about his "calves leaving the stadium before I did", while last week, Aaron Hickey, Craig Gordon, John McGinn and Kenny McLean were just as upbeat.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

McClain bought calves at auction, fattened them up and got them used to antibiotics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A gust of wind blew against his calves and then began to circle in front of him, picking up grains of the dark blue sands.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young