calves
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Example Sentences
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Ben Gannon-Doak shone for Scotland in their win against Haiti, but had to be replaced on 75 minutes because of his "calves leaving the stadium" before he did.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
To reduce the screwworm risk on the ranch he co-owns and manages, Diebel plans to push the birthing season for his calves to colder months when the flies are less active.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
For years, McClain had kept cattle here in his hometown and on the Texas Panhandle, buying calves at auction and selling them for profit three months later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Canada's food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discovered in calves this week.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Put a mean burn in your calves that’s been there since last week.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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