tranquilize

Example Sentences

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This let police, along with a veterinarian from the National Zoo and animal welfare activists from the Humane Rescue Alliance, tranquilize the bear at 10:15 a.m.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

The sheep, out of its element and skittish from the crashing waves, ruined the first day of the session, so a veterinarian was called in to tranquilize the animal for day two.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

A biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game was able to tranquilize the moose, but the animal wasn’t completely unconscious.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2022

After attempts to dart or tranquilize the mountain lion proved difficult, wildlife officials captured the animal across the street from the Brentwood Country Club shortly after 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2022

All she had done today was tranquilize a few dogs.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman