Example Sentences

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There was cat food, a cat litter box and a cat that came in and mewled reliably throughout the day.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2018

The crowd was hot and restless; people fanned themselves, and toddlers squirmed and mewled on their mother’s laps.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2013

“Thing,” Julia mewled, “is being grotesque while we're eating, Mum.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

George Washington mewled and ran his claws along the side of a box of books, and Mama turned her wrath onto the cat.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

She mewled and made another run around his ankles.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby