Greys
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The grey's odds crashed from 100-1 after being just held off by the classy Kemboy in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023
This week moves are afoot that could give hope to the African grey’s future.
From The Guardian • Sep. 24, 2016
The Pimlico crowd, which had backed the Dancer down to 1-5, expectantly awaited the big grey's characteristic move, the rushing finish that had won twelve of the Dancer's 13 starts.
From Time Magazine Archive
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The girls screamed, and that only lent wings to the grey's flying hoofs.
From Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch by Carr, Annie Roe
The rick ov our last zummer's haulèn Now vrom grey's a-feäded dark, An' off the barken raïl's a-vallèn, Day by day, the rottèn bark.—
From Poems of Rural Life in the Dorset Dialect by Barnes, William
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