peck

Example Sentences

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So I sit down and try to peck out a few words, a few thoughts on a couple ideas I have.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The girl turned away before he could give her a peck on the head.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Baby birds, for example, will see the red area on the mother's beak and peck at it.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

They tried to peck at her, seeking to dislodge her, or distract her enough to make her fall.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques