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Recent Examples of calves
Michael Swartzon,
Miami Herald,
3 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
Nacional ultras sport tattoos of Escobar’s face on their arms, chest and calves.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Gray wolves have stirred fear in rural communities, peaking last year after three adult animals in a single pack killed about 100 calves and cows over seven months.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
When Ellison arrived, twelve years ago, he was put to work bottle-feeding the calves and transitioning them to grain.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Adidas filled the gap in my hunt for the Goldilocks travel shoe—a wide stable base and support rods underfoot kept pressure off my calves and feet, so my legs still felt fresh late in the day.
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Shannon Bauer,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
At the time, two of the giraffes were pregnant and gave birth before investigators visited, WDBJ reported, but their calves were missing.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Noun
For the calves, heel raises with your legs straight and with your knees slightly bent can build muscle.
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Michael Swartzon,
Miami Herald,
3 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
Nacional ultras sport tattoos of Escobar’s face on their arms, chest and calves.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Gray wolves have stirred fear in rural communities, peaking last year after three adult animals in a single pack killed about 100 calves and cows over seven months.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
When Ellison arrived, twelve years ago, he was put to work bottle-feeding the calves and transitioning them to grain.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Adidas filled the gap in my hunt for the Goldilocks travel shoe—a wide stable base and support rods underfoot kept pressure off my calves and feet, so my legs still felt fresh late in the day.
—
Shannon Bauer,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
—
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
24 June 2026
At the time, two of the giraffes were pregnant and gave birth before investigators visited, WDBJ reported, but their calves were missing.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calves
Noun
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Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper.
Verb
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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
Noun
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In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.
Noun
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But look out back, and there’s an Ole Hickory Pits commercial smoker cooking beef ribs, brisket, lamb shanks and chicken wings.
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While the investigation was ongoing, Adams buried prison shanks and contraband cell phones in his backyard to obstruct the GBI, officials said.
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“Calves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calves. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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