turtle

Example Sentences

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What remains less certain is how much human-made noise affects these turtles as they move through such crowded environments.

From Science Daily

In a statement, the MPF referred to the release of heavy metals such as mercury into the water, and destruction of crucial habitats for threatened species of dolphins, turtles and aquatic birds.

From Barron's

Sam has a bachelor's degree from Brown University and lives in Paris with his wife, their two children and his childhood pet turtle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the summer, when I was with Dad and Steph in Phoenix, he taught me how to whittle a spoon, a turtle, and a bear that ended up looking like a snowman.

From Literature

And I seriously doubt there’s a pet turtle waiting by the door for him.

From Literature