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donkey

[dong-kee, dawng-, duhng-] / ˈdɒŋ ki, ˈdɔŋ-, ˈdʌŋ- /


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"You want a bowler who can swing it, another bowler who has proper pace, another who can reverse swing it and another who can do the donkey work," said BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Besides Optimus Prime, one of Cullen’s favorite roles was Eeyore, the endearing but pessimistic donkey from “Winnie the Pooh.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

He voiced depressive donkey Eeyore in TV animation The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh from the late 1980s as well as numerous related shows, films and games.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

A famous YouTube couple have been allowed to build a donkey sanctuary behind their West Sussex home.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

I noticed Samir feeding the old donkey the last of his breakfast.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

She added that, as "intelligent, sensitive animals", any activity involving donkeys must always prioritise their welfare.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

Stephen has 11 donkeys, with six on the beach at any one time, and they work from 11:00-15:45 on days with the right weather.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

With a background in equine welfare, she saw part of her role there as educating people about donkeys.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

His herd of donkeys are on the beach at Barmouth at the Easter, Whitsun and summer holidays and every weekend up to the end of September, and have been for the past 40 years.

From BBC ● May 16, 2026

Horses, mules, and donkeys were stabled in the western walls, elephants in the eastern.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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