turtle

Example Sentences

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The Gulf of Mexico is home to at least 19 other threatened and endangered species including various types of turtles, the giant manta ray and mountainous star coral.

From BBC

She reaches for her necklace, rubbing the sea turtle pendant.

From Literature

After a short conversation, Clare had learned that the turtle spent his life as a beaver’s apprentice, and while he’d never been the fastest builder in the pond, he’d been the most diligent.

From Literature

“Even this turtle,” the Gaslighter says, pointing to the show’s security guard dressed as a velociraptor.

From Los Angeles Times

Charlie’s arms were pitted with the scars of snapping turtles, which he wore with pride.

From Literature