Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calved
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both calves were sired by Bernard, who is now dad to 17 rhinos.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Morobe sired two daughters as part of a breeding program.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This spectacular success kindled a desire in Hersheypark officials to invest heavily in thrill rides.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jeffs was eventually arrested in 2006 and five years later, he was charged with child rape against a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old, with whom he was accused of having fathered a child.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The youngest is a baby and is my first grandchild fathered by my son.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 festival drew more than 11,400 attendees and generated significant global media reach.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bowser said the operation generated significant profits, with at least 20 vehicles tied directly to the indictment and potentially more than 100 thefts linked to the broader network.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Officials say the birds may resemble native species commonly seen in the area, but stress these animals were bred in captivity and are not capable of surviving on their own.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Once established, tomatoes can withstand drought conditions, and some varieties are bred to endure dry climates.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Electric vehicles began growing in popularity a few years ago thanks to sustained investment and policies that begot social and cultural buy-in.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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Elvis Presley begat a slew of admiring rock ‘n’ roll legends, from Bob Dylan to David Bowie.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Calved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calved. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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