giraffe
Example Sentences
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As the animal grew from dog sized to horse sized to giraffe sized and eventually to enormous proportions, its place in the ecosystem shifted at each stage.
From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026
Daniel Chiaberta zips through the crowds at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Midtown Manhattan, pointing out giant giraffe plush toys, luxury teddy bears and scented slime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
His daughter’s safari-themed nursery was lined with custom giraffe wallpaper.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Calum's "audition" clip uploaded to Instagram featured him, in his pyjamas, reading the story of a giraffe born without markings who learns that their differences make them special.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
Holly is all red and practically hyperventilating and both Nellie Abbott and Taylor Dixwell have their hands up like lions all ready for that giraffe.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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