fawn

Example Sentences

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He has no siblings, no schoolmates and, after the death of the only other boy within walking distance, no friends—but he has Flag, an orphaned fawn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

He’s self-satisfied and loves to have people fawn over him, but his star is still nascent enough for Oliver to retain some naivete.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

The Ryde Hotel staff are desperately missing their favorite occupants — the gorgeous peacocks known to fawn about on the orchard-lined banks of the Sacramento River and mischievously wander through the hotel’s banquet hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

But now that mechanism may get in the way because it’s responding to any vulnerability as a sign that you need to fight, flee, freeze, or fawn — four common responses to trauma or threats.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

I was just working my lure in close to the boat when I heard the boy giggle quietly, and I turned to see him reaching out to touch a fawn.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen