butterflies
Example Sentences
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Like the fragile butterflies that flitter around Alicent after Helaena’s death, she was too good for all of this nonsense.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Skubal made no apologies about the butterflies he was feeling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The butterflies never go away, Dalton said, and an adrenaline rush right before a physically demanding stunt is inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Every 15-minute count helps build a clearer picture of how butterflies are doing locally and nationally," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The course was a colorful jumble of pirate ships, giant butterflies, neon toadstools, and even half a school bus.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
