wild
Example Sentences
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Derek Chisora suffered a points defeat by Deontay Wilder in a wild heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena in what is expected to be his final professional bout.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The grant also supported an ambitious effort to bring the wild descendants of McCloud salmon back to California from New Zealand.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
“Gas prices are the wild card for consumers because they act like a fast-moving tax on household budgets,” said Kenwell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In the last year, the U.S. economy has seemed to defy gravity, withstanding a chaotic trade war, shocks to the labor supply, and wild swings in the stock market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
It is possible to paddle gently up to many wild animals and they simply stand and watch—this same thing happens often with dog teams.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
