harpy

Example Sentences

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If a woman's happiness depended on her husband or boyfriend tamping down his talents, we'd all think she was an evil harpy.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2024

Pirro’s viral on-air moments inspired a breakout impersonation by Cecily Strong on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” who portrays her as a red wine-loving harpy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2022

For some, the experience included encountering the majestic harpy eagle, one of the world’s most powerful avian predators and threatened species that has been known to nest near the camp.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2021

Interestingly, it was once thought that this species was related to other large forest eagles found around the world, such as the harpy eagle of South America and the crowned hawk eagle of Africa.

From National Geographic • Jan. 28, 2021

There were shields with monster bites out of them, and swords bent in the shapes of daemon heads, and a bunch of taxidermy, like a stuffed harpy and a bright orange python.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan