Example Sentences

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"The big impact is on breeding, especially for toms," Dr. Alan Krakauer, a biologist at the University of California – Davis, told Salon by email.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2022

Frozen inventories of whole toms, which generally weigh 16-24 pounds at the store, were down 17%.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2022

Piercing toms and stabby organs take a perfect vocal hook into even more exalted territory.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2022

The Presidential Flock are usually toms – males – because of their traditional appearance, strut and gobbling sounds, according to Williams.

From Fox News • Nov. 19, 2018

As I gradually got louder, I started flicking little quick shots at the high toms.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick