purr
Example Sentences
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When Banks purrs, “You have no idea what we have planned for Cycle 25,” you’ll have to forgive me for taking that as a threat, not a tease.
From Salon
A domestic cat's purr reveals much more about its individual identity than its meow.
From Science Daily
And Lulu was so pleased she almost purred.
From Literature
Instead, as a vehicle for a pair of wonderful performances, “Pillion” purrs.
The motor sprang to life with a grand purr, and Mike and Opoku cheered.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
