henhouse

Example Sentences

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Thankfully, the ruckus in the henhouse had summoned Dr. Westminster back from his rounds; he came jogging in just in the nick of time.

From Literature

Therein lies what might be “Anniversary’s” biggest warning: Don’t let the fox into the henhouse, even if it seems rude not to.

From Los Angeles Times

“They hear the buzz of a drone and hide in barns or henhouses. Then, when the drone passes, they all come out,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

When she was about 5, she disappeared for hours to a dark henhouse to see how chickens laid eggs, so absorbed that she was oblivious to her family’s frantic search for her.

From Los Angeles Times

“At Mason, the foxes are in the henhouse,” she said.

From Salon