animalistic
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Like the nuns in Sister Agnes’ convent, the once-sheltered public responded with animalistic haste, selling out screenings nationwide.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Immediately it was immense fear, it was sort of like animalistic fear," Gershkovich said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Mexicans have plenty of spiritual animalistic icons and regional exclusives that make sense, from the endangered axolotl salamander to Xoloitzcuintle, a hairless dog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Some take animalistic forms, looking like out-of-control piñatas.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
I scream, a sound of pure animalistic rage, and before I know it tears are running down my cheeks, my pain and frustration a living thing.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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