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Recent Examples of calf
Right whales, with their characteristic drooping dorsal fin, are most often seen along the Eastern Seaboard, but over the past few years two of them were spotted in the Gulf, one with a calf.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s two runs marked the Mets’ lowest offensive output since Juan Soto suffered a right calf strain last Friday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Additionally against the Lakers, Al Horford (right calf strain) will miss his 14th straight game and Quinten Post (right foot soreness) is out a fifth straight game.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The Wilds on Wednesday announced the birth of a female calf on March 28.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s two runs marked the Mets’ lowest offensive output since Juan Soto suffered a right calf strain last Friday.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Additionally against the Lakers, Al Horford (right calf strain) will miss his 14th straight game and Quinten Post (right foot soreness) is out a fifth straight game.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The Wilds on Wednesday announced the birth of a female calf on March 28.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
Noun
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According to media reports from the scene, an altercation occurred outside the school leading to the shooting, with the victim was shot in a thigh.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The study used thigh MRI scans to assess muscle fat content in 615 participants with an average age of 60, a population at risk for developing the condition.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some indoor leagues restrict footwear, often prohibiting metal studs or outdoor cleats, while others differ on whether shin guards are mandatory.—
Julia King,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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With shin and ankle injuries being so common, the students are focusing on shin pads.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, Daniel stabbed to death Scott with a prison shank during exercise time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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