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As many viewers cooed over the dogs' tranquil moment, others began asking logistical questions about flying with pets.—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025 Our voices echoed up while, on the roof, pigeons cooed.—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 Throughout the hearing Khalil would often look back toward his baby when the newborn cooed.—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 22 May 2025 The white fluffy animal charms most guests, who coo and snap photos.—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coo
Today’s Wordle Etymology The word chirp comes from Middle English chirpen (also spelled chirpyn), which was an imitative verb formed to mimic the short, sharp sounds of small birds or insects.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Traffic caused a low hum alongside the chirp of a bird or the chitter of cicadas.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
The most understated player on this list, Fabian Ruiz is another midfielder who makes PSG purr.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Read more Viral Owner Goes on 5-Day Trip—Nothing Could Have Prepared Her for Dog's Reaction
While during separation, behavior didn't differ, but on reunion after four hours, cats purred and stretched significantly more.
The renewal will certainly elicit a sigh of relief from fans who were eager to find out where Benny and Carmen’s relationship stands after the uncomfortable cliffhanger at the end of Season 2.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
The Grammy-winning artist, who testified over two days in the trial last week, reacted with a sigh of relief to the verdict.
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