calves
Example Sentences
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Ben Gannon-Doak shone for Scotland in their win against Haiti, but had to be replaced on 75 minutes because of his "calves leaving the stadium" before he did.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
He joked about his "calves leaving the stadium before I did", while last week, Aaron Hickey, Craig Gordon, John McGinn and Kenny McLean were just as upbeat.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
When calves had siblings, they typically shared only one parent rather than both.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
With a heavy sigh she settled herself down on the porch steps, her sturdy calves poking out the tops of the oversized boots.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
