moth

Example Sentences

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Like the moths of nearby Manchester that evolved from white to black to survive the Industrial Revolution, they’re products of their filthy environment.

From Los Angeles Times

That bit of rope couldn’t keep his trousers from drooping dangerously low, and the moths had made quite a meal out of his felt hat.

From Literature

A single bulb hung from its ceiling, around which moths circled.

From Literature

The knob jiggles, the door opens, a moth flies inside, and a lady with gray hair sticks her head out.

From Literature

My heart was a moth in my chest.

From Literature