the wild

Example Sentences

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And the wild thing, I think the greatest gift, was becoming a mother; I understood what it means, unconditional love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

When errant, injured, or wildfire-hurt bears or mountain lions wander into Tahoe communities, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescues the animals and determines if they can be released back into the wild.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He repeatedly mentions the wild cats in his masterpiece, “Don Quixote.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The researchers tracked organisms over many generations and compared them with the wild type, or the version most commonly found in nature.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

As the first panda bear released under the new protocols, Tao Tao seemed to be thriving—completely free, out in the wild.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh