bats
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bats
Example Sentences
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Other types of bats found included brown long-eared, noctule and Leisler's.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It said "loss of or disturbance" to roosts, external in trees on the grounds, which provide shelter for bats, would result in "adverse effects" on the local populations of two common and widespread species.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Less than 1% of bats in nature are infected with rabies, according to the National Park Service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
“And obviously it’s a young, hungry team out there. Came out last night swinging the bats, so it’d be nice to put up a zero, get a lead, and go from there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
We used to get bats in the trailer.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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