rearing
Example Sentences
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Christopher Nolan’s version of the Trojan Horse—35 feet tall and rearing on hind legs—was half buried in sand on the Atlantic coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Now those fears seem to be rearing their head once more.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Scientific studies have shown that as fathers have taken a more active role in child rearing, they’ve faced loneliness, doubt and confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
CJ7 and 022 have already successfully bred at the nest site at Careys Secret Garden for three consecutive years, rearing three young in 2023, four in 2024 and a further four in 2025.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
With a great whinnying, the herd came to an abrupt stop, rearing and snorting.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
