Example Sentences

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Tiny Toes was closed down in the months following Genevieve's death.

From BBC • May 20, 2024

“In fact, the weirder, the better,” Dingus said on a recent afternoon, sitting near a crackling fireplace as an ancient black cat named Six Toes lounged at her feet.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Toes gripping carefully applied wax, arms loose and eyes forward, these surfing experts convey the joy and freedom that even the most casual boogie boarder feels in the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

“You’re playing. Face is numb. Toes are numb. Can’t feel anything. You go inside for a hot chocolate, and you go right back out. A lot of that was with my dad.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

“Ah ken what t’ dooo,” drawled Jamie, the Pobble Who Has No Toes, dragging out his vowels to make them exaggeratedly Scots.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein