calves

Example Sentences

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When calves had siblings, they typically shared only one parent rather than both.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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

Male calves are sent away to become beef or other meat-based products, such as pet food.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Moose calves, fox kits, bear cubs, and baby rabbits were scampering around the forest with their mothers.‌

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis