snake
Example Sentences
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Green outfitted the apartments with Ikea furniture, a snake plant and Martha Stewart kitchenware.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Despite its potential danger, the snake typically avoids confrontation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
Spring break travelers are facing an extra dose of frustration as airport security lines snake on for hours.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
The second time I was canoeing down a flat, winding river that cuts through the woods like a sluggish snake.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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