skunk

Example Sentences

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And a skunk once sprayed him as he walked by the side of his house.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you throw a skunk in the jury box, you can’t instruct the jurors not to smell it,” he said.

From New York Times

Related: Whether it’s a stoned raccoon or a skunk in a McFlurry cup, animals have a habit of getting in trouble with human trash.

From New York Times

More recently, after O’Neil let her out to relieve herself, she returned with a live skunk writhing — and spraying — in her jaws.

From Seattle Times

With Daniel repeatedly skunked, Luke went home to get ready for college.

From Washington Post