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Recent Examples of calf
On a remote Maine logging road, a couple out for a day of fishing unexpectedly encountered a black bear chasing a frantic moose calf toward their truck.
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Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Beef prices could rise if the screwworm reaches major cattle states like Nebraska, where ranches would face higher veterinary costs and supply chain disruptions could prevent shipping calves out of North Carolina for finishing.
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Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Suddenly, the calf and bear charged out of the trees heading straight toward them.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Balogun splayed his legs to keep his balance, and his right foot raked down the back of Muharemović’s calf before landing on Muharemović’s ankle.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
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Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Beef prices could rise if the screwworm reaches major cattle states like Nebraska, where ranches would face higher veterinary costs and supply chain disruptions could prevent shipping calves out of North Carolina for finishing.
—
Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Suddenly, the calf and bear charged out of the trees heading straight toward them.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Balogun splayed his legs to keep his balance, and his right foot raked down the back of Muharemović’s calf before landing on Muharemović’s ankle.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
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But fullback Amar Dedic is likely to miss a second consecutive match with a thigh injury.
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Kiara Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene, having been shot multiple times in the abdomen, once in the left eye, and once in the leg, back, and thigh, prosecutors said.
Noun
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The proud mom went on to share a photo of Sterling, who held a water gun and wore cleats and shin guards.
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Perez’s return should help stabilize Miami’s starting rotation, which has been ravaged by injuries, first to top prospect Robby Snelling (season-ending UCL reconstruction), then Perez and also Janson Junk (right shin inflammation).
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Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank.
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Mordecai If your dad loves baseball, take him to the bistro across from Wrigley Field for beef Wellington ($55), a lamb shank ($45) and an Old-Fashioned ($18).
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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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