snail

Example Sentences

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The most recent record of the snail there dates back to 1991, according to Smithsonian records.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Part of what’s appealing about snail mail, she said, is remembering that “it’s really nice to devote your entire attention to something.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Last year also happened to be the year I became a full-on snail mail obsessive.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

She’d responded with a snail emoji and the word “Boo!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

They’re nothing like escargot, where someone took a snail and gave it a fancy name.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah