burrow
Example Sentences
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Once Rowan thought he saw a sharp nose twitching in a burrow, but in the blink of an eye, whatever it was had disappeared.
From Literature
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Suddenly, the Irish tails were up and replacement prop Michael Milne burrowed over.
From Barron's
But there is a monologue nestled within the eighth episode that burrows straight to the core of why this little comedy has sparked something dormant in our hearts.
From Salon
Skunks can make many places their home—abandoned burrows constructed by other animals, a hollow log, even underneath your house!
From Literature
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My ankles ache with the chill, but when I burrow my feet into the soft, silty mud, my toes are cozy and warm.
From Literature
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