howler

Example Sentences

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Guehi's mishap is among the most obvious examples of a pure defensive howler, and clearly should cancel any offside.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The real howler, though, is Netflix’s claim that it’s acting now on some uncannily fine-toothed financial appraisal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The home side rode their luck against in-form Villa, who hit the woodwork twice before Mohamed Salah scored his 250th goal for the club following a howler from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Non-human primates, including howler monkeys and sloths, can also be infected with Oropouche, which is why the disease is sometimes nicknamed “sloth fever.”

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2025

Breakfast was punctuated by the shrieks and cries of howler monkeys, hill mynahs and Moluccan cockatoos.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel