pony

Example Sentences

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Burnaby was tall—6 feet 4 inches—and many said he was the strongest man in the British Army, capable of carrying a pony under each arm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among steps already taken are the introduction of ponies to graze and opening up some of the dunes to the elements.

From BBC

For one, whether Saudi Arabia can pony up $1 trillion — a figure amounting to 80% of its annual GDP and more than twice its foreign exchange reserves — is an open question.

From Los Angeles Times

“It should be able to be done virtually, but the district attorney doesn’t want that. They would lose their opportunity for their perp walk, their display, their dog and pony show.”

From Washington Times

Today the Pawnee, Comanche, and others are more likely to drive pickups than herd ponies.

From Science Magazine