Example Sentences

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When Banks purrs, “You have no idea what we have planned for Cycle 25,” you’ll have to forgive me for taking that as a threat, not a tease.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Instead, as a vehicle for a pair of wonderful performances, “Pillion” purrs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"Tee off on a trail of history," the club history purrs.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

A portable heater purrs with a bright orange glow.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

I stroked Fig’s gray coat, and his body vibrated with his purrs.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas