donkey
Example Sentences
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In contrast, more distant relatives such as donkeys and zebras appear to lack the high frequency component.
From Science Daily
“Indian Tom had about sixty head he wanted to sell; all kinds—horses, mules, ponies, and even a few donkeys.”
From Literature
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Our donkey, Nothing, wasn’t tied up or penned in because he wouldn’t move unless his tail was on fire.
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Nonnative livestock — not just horses and cows but also donkeys, pigs and sheep — thrived in the vast grasslands, plains and deserts of the New World.
From Los Angeles Times
A trio of donkeys traverses a desert to an observatory.
From Los Angeles Times
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