Example Sentences

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Curled up in a zoo in central Nicaragua, eyes alert and ears pricked, a puma is nursing her month-old snow-white cub.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

Similar in appearance to Southern Giant Curled mustard but sharper and spicier in flavor, Green Wave is also hardy, well-adapted to U.S. climates and suitable for a fall harvest.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2023

Make sure to pick a cold-resistant variety, such as lacinato, White Russian or Vates Blue Curled Scotch.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2022

Curled up on my sofa, with a fire crackling in the fireplace, blanket on my lap, and two dogs snuggled up for additional warmth.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2022

Curled beneath her was the still body of Runt.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker