Use of the word preening in a sentence example

preening

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The regiment fluttered like a bird preening its plumage and became motionless. [Please select]

'Why are you preening and prinking.' [Please select]

Past were the days of loitering about on poplar twigs or preening herself on the peach-tree. [Please select]

On the return trip, two hours later, the loon was again seen in the same area, now preening its feathers. [Please select]

At this time the birds lacked their usual restlessness and were perching quietly, neither preening nor attempting to find prey. [Please select]

Beyond it, the sea was laughing and flashing and preening and alluring, like a beautiful, coquettish woman. [Please select]

Even the black cat, at her feet, ceased preening his fur. [Please select]

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