wolves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Wolf protections are getting a downgrade across the European Union, after EU lawmakers last year approved reducing wolves' status from "strictly protected" to "protected".
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Observing wolves’ long rhythmic strides, he was struck by their grace as they drifted “through the trees, reminiscent of the movement of water or of shadows.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Amaroq Weiss, senior wolf advocate for the Center for Biological Diversity, called wolves’ continued California resurgence “wonderful news” — and a testament to the protections afforded them.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024
The wolves’ return and predatory dominance was believed to have had a widespread effect known as a trophic cascade, by decreasing grazing and restoring and expanding forests, grasses and other wildlife.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
The wolves’ brindled backs were a sea of matted fur and muscle between her and Pol.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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