purr
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They handled Australia next as the engine began to purr.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
If they were, it was from behind their sofas and between their fingers knowing City's juggernaut is starting to purr into gear as they swept aside hapless Chelsea in the second half.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
"Every cat in our study had its own characteristic purr," says co-author Anja Schild.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
The glassy stare, the eyebrows tilted up like thirsty caterpillars, his purr as he lights a cigar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
She scratched his head behind one ear, and the cat jumped up into her lap and began to purr.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Instead, as a vehicle for a pair of wonderful performances, “Pillion” purrs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
"Tee off on a trail of history," the club history purrs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025
A portable heater purrs with a bright orange glow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 7, 2024
Karen purrs, stopping curtly when Roy gently lifts his hand.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023
I miss the bright mango glow around him and rub him until he purrs.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
"You do not have to do any strain to the voice. He is great," Trump purred.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
She said her Chelsea side "purred" after they beat Arsenal to win the Women's FA Cup, days after opposing manager Jonas Eidevall admitted he was superstitious about black cats.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
Two black kittens, tucked in the folds of my skirt, purred as I untangled their matted fur.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
When then-Prime Minister David Cameron telephoned the Queen with the results, he divulged that she "purred down the line" from Balmoral.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2022
Sargon purred as I came closer, and he wriggled in anticipation of a sweet belly-rub.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Early in his TV career, his purring voice and enchanting grin helped transform a string of coffee commercials into a serialized love story.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
As a panderer, one artfully strokes purring sympathizers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
It has taken longer than hoped for United's fanbase to come to the same conclusion, but Mount's goal and overall performance at Wolves last week had them purring.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
The facilities are a quietly purring economic engine, injecting billions in investment, employment and anchoring the tech multinationals which, coupled with big pharma, fund over half of Ireland's corporate-tax take, according to analysts.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
The women giggle, but it’s a purring sound, an encouraging sound, as they continue trying to get a response.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
