muzzle
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He famously wrote about pushing a hawk off a branch with his gun muzzle, a level of approachability that extended to other birds like finches, which ultimately became foundational to his theory of evolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Deborah famously tried to muzzle Ava a few times, only to back off when she realized that by hurting her protégé, she was wounding herself.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
The gun's massive muzzle fire is visible at the 46-second mark.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
NGOs have criticised the move as an attempt to muzzle criticism of corruption.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
Wolf stopped the grunt-whines and raised his muzzle, gazing skywards.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
They observed six of the animals licking nectar-filled flowers from as many as 30 plants, one after another—coating their muzzles in pollen in the process.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 19, 2024
The fuzzy white fungus officially known as Pseudogymnoascus destructans covers their wings, tails and muzzles in a thick coat.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
She said her rescue centre only walked their dogs wearing muzzles and only rehomed them to rural locations.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2023
Smaller than wolves with pointier muzzles and ears, eastern coyotes are now common in the region.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
There was frost on the hairs of their muzzles and their breathing made plumes of frost in the air.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
The American Pope, meanwhile, refuses to be muzzled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
According to Inc.'s Bruce Crumley, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are “reportedly looking to reacquire the beloved ice cream brand, claiming its corporate owner has muzzled the company's social activism.”
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2025
He was told at the time his dog must be muzzled.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
She made an order that the dog must be muzzled in public places, be kept on a lead and not be left alone with anyone under the age of 16.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
But it’s not like Mom and Dad muzzled you.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
Experts said such provisos still have the effect of muzzling a victim’s speech and hindering public accountability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
Lu said his “recourse to legal action has never been about muzzling fair criticism. It’s about defending against false claims that can seriously damage reputations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
“I know that’s not as interesting as muzzling a comedian, but it’s so important to have a free press, and it is nuts that we aren’t paying more attention to it.”
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025
She said a combination of measures were being brought in by the government to protect the public, including rules on muzzling and breeding.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2023
Suddenly there sounded the patter of feet on the stairs, and, a moment later, something was muzzling Mr. Hamilton's legs, while a gentle whine begged his attention.
From Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son by Garis, Howard R.
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