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1
as in raid
to take sudden, violent action against
He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.
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2
as in approach
to start work on energetically
She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.
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Recent Examples of goat
Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Begin the day with a stroll on the animal farm filled with exotic goats, cows, chickens, ducks, and pigs, then enjoy a meal at the Pony Bar Restaurant and Bar just steps away.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: Officials said the case was detected in an operation that has a mix of poultry, swine and other livestock, such as sheep and goats.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Cashmere Care Tips Cashmere is an extremely delicate material since it's made from the hairs of goats.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Wilks was raised in a goat shed on a homestead just south of Cisco, a town of 3,900 people and more than a dozen churches.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Begin the day with a stroll on the animal farm filled with exotic goats, cows, chickens, ducks, and pigs, then enjoy a meal at the Pony Bar Restaurant and Bar just steps away.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: Officials said the case was detected in an operation that has a mix of poultry, swine and other livestock, such as sheep and goats.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Cashmere Care Tips Cashmere is an extremely delicate material since it's made from the hairs of goats.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for goat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goat
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In this instance, the victim’s family can file a wrongful death claim.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Shostakovich is reduced to a hapless victim of circumstance, incapable of speaking in an independent voice.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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This past year many CEOs have proven more than willing to use AI as a scapegoat for trimming headcounts.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
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The animals are scapegoats for populist unrest, and the tribulations of goat-professor Dr. Dillamond spur protagonist Elphaba to travel to the Emerald City and rebel against the Wizard.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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For the past year, she’s been dealing with the unfair burden of making excuses and cleaning up messes while her folks are out of commission.Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Supreme Court decision came down in 2012, so the Project 2025 authors don’t have much of an excuse for their ignorance of the facts.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Goat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goat. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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