Example Sentences

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These chews, which are made from solidified cow and yak’s milk, are a sensible option that will keep your pooch gnawing to their savage heart’s content.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2019

In the emerald foothills of Langtang mountain, nothing much grows above 15,000 ft except potatoes, and this frugal diet is generally supplemented with yak’s cheese.

From Time • Nov. 23, 2013

The integration of women's long hair in Chinese tribal capes made of sheep's and yak's wool helped guarantee a dense natural weave that made the cape nearly impermeable.

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2012

Elsewhere, manufacturers are marketing foods with ingredients worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant: pheasant, freshwater trout, yak’s milk, organic pumpkin — the list goes on.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2011

I check a yak’s abscessed tooth and hold hands with Bobo, leading him around as I check the rest of the animals.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen