calves

Example Sentences

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One side effect: My calves were sore for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"Mothers actually teach these routes to their calves when they are young, so the patterns are deeply ingrained," Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A 2025 State Water Board document shows the farm houses an average of 700 calves at any one time, with a maximum 1,400.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In March 2025, it moved the first wild caribou to its new breeding center—and by June, some adorable calves had been born.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Wisps of grass stuck to her toes and her calves and the hem of her skirt.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng