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Recent Examples of pack animal
Born in the Ottoman Empire, Ali was brought to the United States to guide camels through the desert as part of an experiment to use them as pack animals here.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
The Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, which specializes in terrain pack animal supply trains, sent loads of food and supplies yesterday by mules, which are able to traverse the difficult terrain.
—NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
The tribe's statement acknowledged that the August 2024 flooding impacted pack animals.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
But, at the same time, selling the pack animal mentality.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
The Mountain Mule Packer Ranch, which specializes in terrain pack animal supply trains, sent loads of food and supplies yesterday by mules, which are able to traverse the difficult terrain.
—NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
The tribe's statement acknowledged that the August 2024 flooding impacted pack animals.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024
But, at the same time, selling the pack animal mentality.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pack animal
Noun
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Nearly 20 years and two generations later, Mercedes is still arguably the default choice for a wagon that literally hauls ass.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cuz yo insecure ass been hating and talking s— for 20 years.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Horses and donkeys often get confused because of their similar appearance.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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These include: models playing Twister, a live donkey accompanied by the Virgin Mary, Jesus opening a fridge, a woman trimming a Christmas tree with clippers and business men petting a reindeer mascot.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In other words, humans will tire out long before the burro.Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Spencer’s sold a burro, imported from Mexico at a cost of $85 for a young male and $180 for a female foal.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The experience of the story is different as Jeselnik explains it to me sincerely rather than as an onstage jackass.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Think about the jackass, who probably isn’t enjoying a stunning pink-purple sunset.Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Pack animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pack%20animal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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