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Recent Examples of calf
Additionally, the team lost guard Malik Monk to a season-ending calf injury April 7, days before the final play-in game.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The herd, which included a mother and calf pair, was recorded feeding on seagrass beds near Libong and Muk Islands, officials said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Tight calf muscles, for example, can put more stress on the tendon.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The all-day event will feature classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing alongside community programming that celebrates Black western heritage.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The herd, which included a mother and calf pair, was recorded feeding on seagrass beds near Libong and Muk Islands, officials said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Tight calf muscles, for example, can put more stress on the tendon.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The all-day event will feature classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing alongside community programming that celebrates Black western heritage.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calf
Noun
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On stage with her family last night, Bey wore a Loewe crystal white and black-piped cowboy shirt and a flowing ruby red check skirt, with flaming thigh high cowboy boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Plus, the shorts have an elastic waistband and three pockets: two in the front and one hidden on the thigh.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Try to keep your shins vertical and focus on keeping your knees in line with your toes.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The midi silhouette provides plenty of coverage that skims the shins and the adjustable tie-waist, front buttons, and collar are eye-catching and sophisticated.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The key feature of flooring nails is their narrow head, barely wider than the shank of the nail itself.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The collection includes the four women’s pieces: a sequin Penney Blooms shell that features an allover digital print, sequined embellishment and a gold TB logo bamboo shank button on the back.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Calf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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