dragons

Example Sentences

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They looked exhausted and relieved on full-time, like they'd had a brush with ghosts rather than dragons.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

"Lizards, skinks and dragons were secured in calico bags. These bags were concealed in bags of popcorn, biscuit tins and a women's handbag and placed inside cardboard boxes," the statement said.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

In medieval Europe, illness affecting people, animals, and crops was often blamed on dragons.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

It’s safe to say it didn’t get off the ground, although Fairyland today does house donkeys, goats, chickens and bearded dragons, among other animals, for children to meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

I remember dragons; they’re made-up creatures that breathe fire.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy