fur

Example Sentences

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She said his fur was extremely matted and dirty, and although he was breathing, he was clearly distressed.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But the guidelines published Friday fell short of activists' demands, making the request not to show fur voluntary.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Cape fur seals mainly hunt in open water, while Australian fur seals spend more time feeding along the seafloor.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

It showed penguins, fur seals and polar bears attempting to adapt to their ever-changing surroundings, against the backdrop of glaciers and arctic volcanoes.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

From his hideout in the bushes, with his one good eye glowing feverishly and fur smeared with dark pulp, dear reader, he made even me flinch.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman