calves

Example Sentences

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But while his mates relax, he and his brother muck out the prize calves they are preparing for the Royal Bath & West Show.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

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

They weren’t much more than calves, she knew.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen