whiskers

Example Sentences

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Elephants are also well-documented using their trunks for social touch -- "they're using the outside of their trunk," Schulz said, "so they're using those portions that are covered in the whiskers."

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I refuse to bury the Chiefs, because they have torched me so many times—presuming their inevitable demise, only to see clever coach Andy Reid pull off another victory by the walrus whiskers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Rodgers comment by Rodgers comment, those Desmond whiskers would have to started to dance.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

He seemed old to me, even for somebody’s dad, and he had chin whiskers.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck