elephant

Example Sentences

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The East African nation is more accustomed to high-profile wildlife crimes involving elephant tusks and rhino horns.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

When Steve finally films a ghost elephant, I make a statement in the film: Now he has to live with his success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Researchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Sassou Nguesso told the rally, dressed in a white shirt adorned with an elephant.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

He liked moving his tiger and elephant pawns through his opponent’s blockades, but he became furious if, owing to a toss of the dice, he was captured and sent back to “Start.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady