peck

Example Sentences

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So I sit down and try to peck out a few words, a few thoughts on a couple ideas I have.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

"You know what it’s like when you’re young, and you meet someone you like and they like you, and you got a peck on the cheek and that’s all you got," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024

The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The girl turned away before he could give her a peck on the head.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

I scattered some grain for the hungry chickens and watched their mad scramble as the rooster called them to peck.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya