calf

Example Sentences

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For example, male belugas are noticeably larger than females, and females typically produce only one calf every few years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

He did, however, recently order potato-egg-and-cheese breakfast tacos—no meat, and no side order of calf blood for dippin’ either.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

After missing so much time in recent years with injuries to his back, his knee, his wrist and his calf, he’s just happy to be contributing again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Some dairy farms send calves out to third-party calf ranches for rearing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A cow snorted at him to stay away from her calf, and he ducked beneath her to escape her pounding hooves.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver