Example Sentences

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Sometimes, Gordillo sunbathes in the backyard by the tangerine tree and listens to the mockingbirds.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Smaller birds defer to bigger birds, scooting off the feeding bench when jays or mockingbirds come in for a landing.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2022

Even before the American Revolution, Jefferson had taken a liking to mockingbirds, and he brought this affection to the White House, which they filled with melodious song.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2022

Others were complicated with squiggles, lots of stripes and flourishes including ivy, eagles, ducks, mockingbirds, deer, bees and catfish.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2020

They were attacking everything— iguanas, birds, other mockingbirds, and Frightful herself.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George