leopard

Example Sentences

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"It's becoming increasingly clear that many pathogens are able to quickly mutate. Like the proverbial leopard that changes its spots, a virus can change the antigens on its surface," Pulendran said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Skating to the ‘90s classic “Wannabe,” she wears Ginger Spice’s Union Jack dress, while partner Lewis Gibson dons a sequined version of Scary Spice’s leopard print.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

"Earlier, we thought the snow leopard was our enemy," says Dolma Zangmo, a local resident.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Kruger's fauna -- including the famed Big Five grouping of elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo -- had largely escaped the flooding because animals had sensed the danger and moved to higher lying areas.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

So whatever you were thinking might have got ahold of Leah out there, snake or leopard, you couldn’t say anything out loud but string or spotted cloth.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver