rat

Example Sentences

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The conservation group said it could lead to the construction of more wildlife crossings and tighter restrictions on rat poison.

From Los Angeles Times

Schulz said a rat's whiskers, for example, also picks up vibrations -- but it's akin to smashing down a handful of keys on a piano.

From Barron's

She shows off large animal heads, including a rat and a bull, and an embroidered dress with a ruffled hem made for the production of the Handel opera "Alcina".

From Barron's

“Even the burliest, cis-dude gym rats are coming up to me all the time and thanking me for creating a space where they feel safe to work out,” Rypinski says.

From Los Angeles Times

When his mom used to ask questions like, “Well, Alex, the landlord’s raising the rent and this place has rats, what should we do?” he knew she wanted him to say that they should move.

From Literature