paw

Example Sentences

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Nothing seems to ruffle his fur as this political veteran glides from crisis to crisis with feline calm, and the lick of a paw.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

One example that profoundly impressed Mr. Rossano showed a dog pushing a series of buttons to communicate that something was stuck in his paw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

I was a culinary raccoon: nosy, impulsive, endlessly compelled to paw at things that might have been better left alone.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

"He'll put his paw out to you and you'll have to roll him over," Amanda said.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

He puts a paw on my shoulder and leans his head against mine.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler