calves

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

The Georgia winger is as effective as he is mesmerising, taunting opposition with a languid but unstoppable dribbling style, socks at half mast on his calves, defenders clawing at the scorched turf left behind him.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I rose from the table, adrenaline pinching my calves to action, stopping long enough to hug him.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline