Example Sentences

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Even the animals are distinctive—especially Kōkī, the pet parrot who acts like a Shakespearean fool, squawking incautious truths to Tongan authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

In the ocean-side city of Gloucester, about an hour north of Boston, the sharp smell of salt air has been undercut by the lingering funk of rotting garbage, and squawking seagulls circle overhead.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Massive winter waves exploded against rocks, sea lions barked and squawking gulls joined the symphony.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2024

Massry runs from the front of the store to the back, walkie-talkie on his waist squawking as employees request help at the registers.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2024

The live occupants of the coop were squawking their unhappiness to the world as they traveled along.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson