rodent
Example Sentences
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The meal ended quickly, and the remains of the unlucky rodent were left scattered across the cave floor.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
“With good plant growth, rodent populations are doing well, so the snakes have good food sources and warm temperatures that are triggering more surface activity.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The actor claimed that the problems included “ongoing rodent issues” and having to make “repeated requests for repairs” for his bathroom and plumbing.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
There are several rodent studies that suggest some harms of doses, and several that do not.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
Opposite Winston there sat a man with a chinless, toothy face exactly like that of some large, harmless rodent.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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