the spotted tablecloth clashed with the stripes on the wallpaper
not surprisingly, the white cow and black bull had a spotted calf
Recent Examples on the WebDuring the surveys, researchers encountered several snakes with spotted bellies, the study said.—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024 The spotted lanternfly has joined the ranks of Maryland’s peskiest vermin in recent years, and has become a threat to local ecosystems and agriculture in Carroll County.—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2024 Birds sing and, using an app, Ted identifies the spotted towhee and evening grosbeak.—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 July 2024 As troublesome as the spotted lanternfly can be in cities and suburbs, an infestation in California wine country could become an agricultural disaster.—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for spotted
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