donkey

Example Sentences

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Behind him stood a faux Caribbean village—painted huts, dancers in island dress, even a live donkey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

The best he can muster against fellow contestant Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho is to bray like a donkey in labor distress that Arocho is full of “big, thick, ‘Traitor’ doo-doo.”

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

Some had brought their meagre resources: a donkey, a few goats, a horse.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Her nearby business, Adams’ Pack Station, which does donkey supply runs to historic cabins, was financially hit during the 2020 Bobcat fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

I read that description in a book once—I think it’s the sound a donkey makes when it’s all excited.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell