tortoise

Example Sentences

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Alfie is a pet tortoise who lives on Mrs. Silver’s balcony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

The reintroduction follows a "back-breeding" programme launched in 2017 after scientists discovered tortoises carrying ancestry of the Floreana giant tortoise on nearby Isabela island.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

As Apple plays the tortoise role—slow and steady wins the race—the sprint between the two hares is what’s captivating investors.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

She learned that hermit crabs’ special needs and extraordinary longevity make them pets akin to a Sulcata tortoise or a parrot.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

“We wouldn’t have to do anything with the tortoise if you hadn’t pretended we were the people the Sea King had called!”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin