butterflies
Example Sentences
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White-letter hairstreak butterflies are hard to spot, as they fly around the tops of tall elm trees.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
That’s especially true of romance readers, who are generally regarded as the social butterflies of the book community.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Despite 2025 being the sunniest year on record, it was only an average year for butterflies overall, ranking 20th out of the past 50.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
It is this variety that makes the site such a stronghold for butterflies, she says.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
I realize now that when I was with Dad, I was always on, my butterflies always at attention, prepared to switch gears at a moment’s notice, to appease his next whim or mood.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
