butterflies
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Butterfly Conservation's Kate Merry said it was too early to know whether recent warm weather would result in a strong year for butterflies.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes recording butterflies and day-flying moths they spot in gardens, parks and other green spaces.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
People are encouraged to choose a spot and count the butterflies and moths they see there for 15 minutes per day, logging it on the website or via the app.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
"We don't know yet what the summer holds for our butterflies, that's why we need people to go out and take part in the count."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
“I think they like us,” Pita said, smiling and sitting as motionless as humanly possible, trying her best not to disturb the delicate butterflies.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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