peck

Example Sentences

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Brian’s home sits on a dirt lot, where several chickens peck at the weeds next to a table under a large tarp that blocks the sun during hot summer months.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Mr Rubiales has always maintained the kiss was a "consensual peck", but in the wake of the incident, he was forced to resign as president of the Spanish football federation.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Around him in the fenced-in yard, four goats bleat and 18 turkeys and more than 20 chickens peck at the grass.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

His friends were wary —“They’ll peck your eyes out!”—but he only smiled and shook his head.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell