owl
Example Sentences
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As a natural lark, not an owl, I have seldom needed an alarm clock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
They recently paid to treat an owl that had been severely burned when a drone crashed into its tree.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The team behind the app credit the owl, Duo, with helping attract more than 20 million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
A barred owl hooted and shook its feathers in a sycamore above the creek, and red-bellied cooters sunned themselves on half-submerged logs.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
At least, Jeremy thought the owl was stuffed—until it turned its head, looked directly at him, and began to hoot.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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