turkeys
- plural of turkey.
Example Sentences
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An avian influenza outbreak had killed tens of millions of chickens and turkeys, and wholesale prices of Midwest large eggs hit $5.36 a dozen in late 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The bird flu outbreak has resulted in the deaths of roughly 200 million U.S. chickens, turkeys and egg-laying hens since it began in 2022, according to the Agriculture Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The bird flu outbreak is ongoing and has led to the culling of millions of birds, mostly turkeys, over the past few months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The turkeys would roost at night in trees before being encouraged down in the morning with food and then walking on again.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
The wild turkeys may have suffered the same fate as their domestic brethren, for turkeys on farms in the area treated with chemicals also produced few young.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
