peck

Example Sentences

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Brian’s home sits on a dirt lot, where several chickens peck at the weeds next to a table under a large tarp that blocks the sun during hot summer months.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

"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

Under my mother’s glare, he gave Caroline a timid peck on the cheek, then wrapped his arms around me and gave me a bear hug.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat