Example Sentences

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But surely some American women can relate to feeling pecked or prodded, and pushed aside when they reach middle age.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2024

But it does need to survive being pecked by a bird or chewed by other small animals.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 23, 2024

After the cicadas emerged in May 2021, fewer than 10% of the clay caterpillar models were pecked each week.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 19, 2023

He said Toby pecked at his reflection in a shiny black BMW that was parked on the site, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2023

He pecked it again and again, but the door wouldn’t open.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown