wild
Example Sentences
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After reading a Times story about Georg Kochi, a retiree who swapped his Koreatown lawn with plants suited for California, Lee was inspired by Kochi’s wild, wabi-sabi-style garden, which embraces the art of imperfect beauty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Howletts said there were fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
That isn’t supposed to happen to Nestlé: Unflashy yet reliable products such as Nescafé instant coffee and Fancy Feast cat food are expected to deliver steady gains and a solid dividend, rather than wild selloffs.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“The parking is wild, a lot more traffic,” Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
My brain is running wild with this thought when the dogs stop and I look up and there is an enormous bull buffalo standing in front of my leader, smelling his head.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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