ducks
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“When I was a child, I didn’t see the tragedy of, like, a colt dying. ‘A snake ate the ducks’ — that’s just what happened,’” Shelley said.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2022
During this period, these ‘lame ducks’ feed vigorously and prepare for fall migration, but they remain highly vulnerable to predation.
From Slate • Nov. 24, 2020
The complaints cited concerns about the ducks’ unpleasant smell and their impact on area property values.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2018
The complaints cited concerns of the ducks’ unpleasant smell and their impact on area property values.
From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2018
“They used chopsticks made from rhinoceros horn, and they ate ducks’ tongues and monkeys’ lips.”
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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