butterflies
Example Sentences
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Visitors view other butterflies behind an owl butterfly, foreground.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
But during times of hardship, the regime has often been willing to consider the worms as returning butterflies, tapping hard currency from visiting Cuban-Americans without giving up political control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, more visually appealing insect groups such as butterflies and dragonflies receive a disproportionate share of conservation protections.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
"Plus, you might be surprised at some of the beautiful and exotic-looking butterflies and moths that live right here in the city."
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
But the truth is, if I can gather enough supplies, even if I discover what the water butterflies hide from, I may not return to tell him.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
