gray fox
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gray fox
An Americanism dating back to 1670–80
Example Sentences
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Based on Baldwin’s 16 years of experience, did I have any viable options beyond accepting that my backyard would forever be shared with whatever eastern gray fox squirrels wished to have their run of it?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2024
Three videos had documented an entire heist carried out by a gray fox.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Without looking too hard we spotted white-tailed deer behind the trees, bright red cardinals flitting about and even a gray fox skulking by.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
He pointed out wild llama-like guanacos grazing on the steppe, a gray fox running across the road, and caracara falcons perched on the fence posts.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2022
Following Lady’s scent, the gray fox located her exact position with his nose and leaped.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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