Example Sentences

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Chilly weather brought out the sillies in our giant panda cub, who showed off his somersault style.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2023

Though once is enough for me, I promise not to find that any more offensive than those flag-decorated pubs full of World Cup sillies.

From The Guardian • May 31, 2010

Those sillies thought M and Teddy were smugglers, and filled with jewels.

From Time Magazine Archive

If you are the parent of a preschooler, suffice it to say that Raffi, in the throes of middle age, is shaking his sillies out.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Oh, you sillies, it’s just that the power is out. Your eyes still work fine.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden