wild
Example Sentences
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There is little of the wild ride Sharon is known for.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Fabio Cannavaro: Perhaps a wild card but what better way to attempt to restore a feel-good factor to Italian football than appoint a national legend.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Onstage, Brian closed his eyes when he sang, swaying slightly offbeat as his wild waves caught the light.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
After their long rest, my dogs were wild to be on the trail—so wild that the handler tied his sled to mine to hold them back.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
