butterfly
Example Sentences
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The butterfly effect of American ingenuity is given full flight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
British swimmer Ben Proud, who won silver in the men's 50m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics, triumphed in the 50m butterfly, clocking 22.32 seconds.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
As well as snails and foxes, the trust is particularly keen for people to log sightings of rabbits, slow worms, fungi and butterfly varieties such as the Marbled White.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Lazare, a Papillon dwarf spaniel with stand-up "butterfly" ears, was born on December 4, 1995, according to animal charity worker Anne-Sophie Moyon.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
"I'm building a butterfly mobile to hang over my bed," Bess said, her blue eyes flashing.
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
