mouse

Example Sentences

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They realized that the brain actually moved just milliseconds before a mouse took a step — the brief moment when the animal’s abdominal muscles contracted in preparation for movement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Lorne believes he caught hantavirus from mouse droppings after shaking a rug in his attic.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

One of the great things about capitalism and the stock market is that with a few dollars and the click of a mouse, anyone can make themselves the partial owner of a business.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In the mouse model, the benefits went beyond reducing protein buildup.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

“And Brandon said really loudly, for everyone to hear, ‘Don’t be such a baby mouse.’

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila