calf
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Breaking the carcass into smaller portions would make it easier for a calf or juvenile to feed, which is consistent with other known orca behaviors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The American striker was battling hulking Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic for a loose ball when he inadvertently raked Muharemovic’s right calf with his studs up, then landed on his ankle, twisting it awkwardly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
On that night, in Kansas City, Messi lunged for a ball and raked his studs on the calf of an Algerian defender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Rice has been managing a hamstring problem, and also took a kick on the calf against Ghana.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
She sticks one leg out and pulls her toes back toward her body to stretch her calf.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
“It couldn’t come at a worse time, as a lot of producers will be selling their calves over the next few months.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
And pulsing is no joke — one exercise left my calves shaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He went to Grandpa’s and to Uncle Henry’s, to talk about the cheese-making, and Uncle Henry said he would kill one of his calves.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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