climb onto

Example Sentences

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In exchange for crumbs of egg, wild meerkats will climb onto scales and even hold still for ultrasounds.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Within about a minute, a cone ant would emerge and climb onto the larger ant.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

For example, a seal or sea lion attempting to climb onto a surfboard is usually a good sign to paddle into shore.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Whenever volunteers tried to bring food to the town, he would climb onto his roof to check for drones and warn them if it was safe to enter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

I would climb onto my bicycle and pedal that glory through the air.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel