snake

Example Sentences

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Green outfitted the apartments with Ikea furniture, a snake plant and Martha Stewart kitchenware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Frontrunner Rafael "Porky" Lopez Aliaga recently toured one poor district where he was greeted by a giant stuffed snake.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The snake fell into the water with a splash and swam away as birds took to the air in a mighty rush of wingbeats.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo