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Recent Examples of calf
Horford has missed the past eight games with a calf injury, halting what had been one of his best stretches of the season.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, who missed Wednesday’s contest with tightness in his right calf, is questionable for the Detroit game.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The video taken in 2023 shows female whales from two family lines working together to support the labor during critical moments and lift the newborn calf above the water.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Their findings suggest that the whales offered the calf’s mother a level of assistance that puts midwifery to shame.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, who missed Wednesday’s contest with tightness in his right calf, is questionable for the Detroit game.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The video taken in 2023 shows female whales from two family lines working together to support the labor during critical moments and lift the newborn calf above the water.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Their findings suggest that the whales offered the calf’s mother a level of assistance that puts midwifery to shame.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
Noun
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In addition to the Pretti and Good cases, the lawsuit demands access to evidence in the case of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was shot and wounded in his right thigh by a federal agent in January.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The model stepped out for dinner at The Bird Street Club in West Hollywood in a pair of mini bootcut jeans, a style that sits close to the thigh and falls into an extremely subtle kick flare.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ball bounced off Benzema’s shin and rolled slowly into the back of the net.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bone is only slightly smaller than the shins belonging to Sue, the famous T. rex that has been on display at the Field Museum in Chicago for almost 26 years.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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These retro-looking sneakers feature a breathable, contoured Vio Flex footbed and a supportive midsole shank.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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