snail

Example Sentences

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Last year also happened to be the year I became a full-on snail mail obsessive.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

They dissect ingredient lists, film unboxings and record "Get Ready With Me" videos built around ideas such as "glass skin", sheet masks and, of course, snail mucin.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

No matter how much I’ve poked fun at my grandfather for driving like a snail my entire life, he continues to drive slowly on streets and freeways.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

There will be a paper trail, either email or snail mail.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

“Nature likes things in balance. My pa taught me that. Maybe the screechers kept the snail population in check.”

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate