jay
Example Sentences
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Rep. Monique Miller, a Republican representing the Space Coast district, took issue with the scrub jay, not the flamingo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
"There's a jay ... That's a bluethroat ... Do you see the hen harrier? We're lucky," the 37-year-old photographer told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
"Even in permanently protected areas like Archbold, jay populations face ever-worsening odds of persistence," Barve said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
In downtown Perry, Iowa, on Friday, residents wore blue to support each other, reflecting the school district’s mascot, the blue jay.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
At this moment, up in the wood, there broke out an excited yelping and a jay began to scold.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
