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

The newly protected area includes species-rich chalk grassland, important archaeological records and habitat for rare wildlife, including the endangered Duke of Burgundy butterfly.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The butterfly house opens to the public on 23 May.

From BBC • May 22, 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

Thinking of my butterfly and pretending I'm holding it in my hands gives me courage.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman