Examples of orang in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hopefully, the connection is made that kids can do their part to save wild orangs by coming to understand that purchasing products made with sustainable palm oil will help save these habitats. Jennifer Diliberti-Shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2018 The global adventure series sends Josh to the islands of Indonesia in search of the elusive orang pendek. Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, 19 May 2017 The announcement did not list the number of orangs born in zoos last year. Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 7 June 2017 The 23-year-old orang fathered an offspring (Menari) with Feliz eight years ago. Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 7 June 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1778, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orang was in 1778

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“Orang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orang. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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