fur
Example Sentences
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Alfie went to the vets for a check-up and had some mats of fur removed but has been given a clean bill of health.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
In Argentina, roughly 1,300 sea lions and fur seals perished.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Anthony Vaccarello's collection featured various versions of the classic tuxedo suit, silicone-coated lingerie dresses and faux fur coats.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Next year’s “Gatto,” about a feline thief in Venice, features animal fur and human hair that look like they were painted by hand, rather than a computer trying to simulate the real thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
Of course he didn’t have a tail, and couldn’t move his ears or fluff up his fur, or hit the high yips.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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