monkey
Example Sentences
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His daughter loves the rally monkey and the free games in the Pac-Man arcade, and he appreciates Moreno’s focus on affordability.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
But the joy that little monkey feels for his orangutan, which he uses as shield, surrogate and playmate, is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
"It was a little monkey on our back and now we can both free up a little and hopefully get many more wins."
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
I had just about decided to give up and go home when all at once I heard that hundred dollar monkey squall.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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