- plural of wolf.
wolves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He was trying to back up his leader, but accidentally threw him to the wolves.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
Save the wolves, shoot the wolves—none of our business.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
The lakes region Mr. Hoffman describes as “magnetic and mercurial” is home to bears, wolves, badgers, otters and a surprising variety of other creatures, yet their ways of life are being threatened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Rather than humans simply taking control of wolves, Mitchell argues that people and wolves may initially have entered the relationship as relatively equal participants.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
He and his sister were still astride their wolves, and the beasts whimpered in sympathy.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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