Example Sentences

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The evacuations were issued in the Poppet Flats region, according to fire officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

Sure, on the surface, Don Hardy Jr. and Dana Nachman’s “dogumentary” sets out to tell the stories of five Labrador retrievers—Patriot, Potomac, Primrose, Poppet, and Phil—as they’re trained to become Guide Dogs for the Blind.

From Slate • Aug. 30, 2018

"Poppet" she says, "if you've anything to say, you should say it soon, I think."

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2018

As it stands, Poppet has recovered from her brush with cancer well, but she will have regular six-month check-ups.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2013

Poppet hesitates but then she nods as well.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern