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calves

[kavz, kahvz] / kævz, kɑvz /


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Calves stay with their mothers for 2 to 6 years; all the calves in the study were 2 years old.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 25, 2023

Calves, bulls and heifers, they come from breeds that naturally developed long ago in Brazil, England and India.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2021

The Golden Calves have been awarded annually since 1981 for the best Dutch film and the best Dutch director and actors of the past year.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2021

Calves born under such conditions were at immediate and dire risk, Mr. Kohl said.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2019

Calves need to nap, just like people do.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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