Example Sentences

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As the orange ball of the sun rose on the horizon and birds twittered in the eucalypti, Baumgarten showed up—a fit, poised, attractive guy in his 40s.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 2, 2020

He twittered on about last night’s screening, then asked me to think of a piece to write for Vogue, so that’s a relief.

From MSNBC • Nov. 15, 2017

He shows how observing the nesting larks that twittered above 'no man's land' and natural cycles such as the seasons gave a sense of renewal, and how animal 'troops' were inspirationally loyal.

From Nature • Nov. 15, 2016

Greeks showered him with love, twittered over his looks, and wrote adoring satires of his glamorous life and wide-ranging talents.

From New York Times • May 20, 2015

The monkey hopped onto Ned’s shoulder and twittered with excitement.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool