Example Sentences

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"Absolutely incredible," purred Italy's inspirational captain Michele Lamaro.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

She said her Chelsea side "purred" after they beat Arsenal to win the Women's FA Cup, days after opposing manager Jonas Eidevall admitted he was superstitious about black cats.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Two black kittens, tucked in the folds of my skirt, purred as I untangled their matted fur.

From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2022

When then-Prime Minister David Cameron telephoned the Queen with the results, he divulged that she "purred down the line" from Balmoral.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2022

It butted its head against Bob’s foot and purred loudly.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan