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jenny

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Recent Examples of jenny Groezinger recommends growing ‘Blush Strokes’ in a container with apricot-colored petunias, white Angelonia, and creeping jenny. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Creeping jenny is a mat-forming perennial with round lime-green leaves that works well in tall containers or hanging baskets. — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026 Here are the most common turkey sounds that gobblers, hens, jakes, and jennies make. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024 The birth went badly, despite electronic medical monitors on the jenny. — BostonGlobe.com, 1 Oct. 2021 Together, Rikki and Luna watched from the back porch steps while Valentine worked his Presas on the jenny. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2018 Another distinctive ground cover is creeping jenny, an evergreen that stays quite flat on the ground. — Nancy Brachey, charlotteobserver, 29 Jan. 2018

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Noun

Because donkeys breed slowly—a jennet typically produces a foal only every other year—the drain is rapidly depleting Africa’s herd.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024

Definition of jennet

Noun

But the guys in here work their ass off every single day, and to have that kind of reaction to an opposing player is crazy to me.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Written by Pennette, the untitled comedy stars Pierce as a man who discovers that the unexamined life can bite you in the ass.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

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The results confirmed that ancient Egyptians frequently used cow glue, as well as collagens derived from sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and antelope.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Amid the deluge of information was one quick mention, in about Hour 4, of a donkey.

— Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of donkey

Noun

This statement pillow puts a classic jack-o’-lantern on your couch with a retro, slightly nostalgic look.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Together, the grants paid for 34 refrigeration devices, six food distribution vehicles, a dozen pallet jacks or forklifts, plus shelving and storage materials and hand trucks.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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