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Examples

  • The reception is a bit icier when the bushy-tailed predators show up in someone's backyard.

    Coyotes Establish Residency in Chicago Joe Barrett 2011

  • "I try to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about things," Caffrey said.

    Hard times in Midwest endanger Democrats Shailagh Murray 2010

  • Long-eared Brother Rabbit running fast away from bushy-tailed Brother Wolf is in panel number seven.

    Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

  • She looked all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, none the worse for wear.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • Was very glad to see you were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed by the next Monday

    Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 09/23/09 2009

  • He is looking down at sly-looking, hungry-looking, bushy-tailed Mr. Reynard Fox.

    Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

  • I declare Peyton was as scared as that bushy-tailed rascal.

    Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

  • Peyton saw the picture panel of the bushy-tailed fox and he went running and calling for Doe to come look.

    Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

  • Poor little Peyton came face-to-face with that bushy-tailed fox.

    Eliza’s Freedom Road Jerdine Nolen 2011

  • She looked all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, none the worse for wear.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

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  • *brightens*

    September 30, 2008