Examples of varmint in a Sentence
rats, mice, and other varmints
The sheriff in the movie gets revenge on the dirty varmint who killed his brother.
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Money speaks, the land listens, where the Anarchist skulked, where the horsethief plied his trade, we fishers of Americans will cast our nets of perfect ten-acre mesh, leveled and varmint-proofed, ready to build on.
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Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Another disadvantage: Adding banana peels directly to the soil may attract unwelcome varmints.
—Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The dog, unable to climb after the varmint, stood on his haunches with his front paws resting on the tree and howled loudly.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Another disadvantage: Adding banana peels directly to the soil may attract unwelcome varmints.
—Marin Independent Journal, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The dog, unable to climb after the varmint, stood on his haunches with his front paws resting on the tree and howled loudly.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
At the time, wolves were still considered predatory varmints to be shot from airplanes, trapped and snared for $100 bounty and whatever hides would bring.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for varmint
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“Varmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varmint. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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