firefly

Example Sentences

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And then a single firefly flies out over the house, which is lovely.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

“It takes the light coming from the firefly and bends it and amplifies it so we can see it in glorious detail,” he told BBC News.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

The stores are your go-to for Tiana-themed plushies, headgear and toys, including an interactive and wearable light-up firefly.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

"Artificial lights at night could disrupt firefly populations, possibly affecting both adult and larval stages," McNeil said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

Travis’s firefly was, in fact, the only one spotted that night.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly