gull

Example Sentences

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Then he comes back about 5pm, when the shop closes and gets another few – he won't let any other gull come near here, as this is his patch.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The incident unfolded when the low-flying gull got caught in the path of a clearance kick by Istanbul Yurdum Spor's goalkeeper during an amateur playoff match against Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar, a club official told AFP Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Earlier in 2024, scientists detected H5N1 in a kelp gull and two skuas that were found dead in January and February.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

McQuilkin said the struggling gull population reflects broader ecological problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Easy as a gull oared by her wings the ship went now, and the noise and hurlyburly of the City fell away suddenly behind.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin