wolflike
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Now the wolflike creature—also known as the Tasmanian tiger—is poised to become an emblem of de-extinction, an initiative that seeks to create new versions of lost species.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 16, 2022
I fell asleep listening to a wolflike bark echoing in the trees, the sound of the rushing water in the creek.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2021
Some of his dogs are allowed inside; others live outdoors, and now and then strike wolflike poses at the summit of the boulder.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 27, 2018
When 19th century naturalists and explorers first encountered the dogs of Native Americans, they were shocked by the canines’ wolflike appearance.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 5, 2018
Judging from the gentlemen's remarks, Lord Fredrick had led them to expect a spectacular display of wolflike behavior from the children at the party.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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