gorilla
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What’s more intimidating, an 800-pound gorilla or a horde of small ones?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
For Stoinski, that original gorilla moment has made a lasting impact because of the surprise and joy it brought to viewers.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Instead of us looking at nature, the friendly gorilla family upended the narrative and took on the role of the curious observer of a mysterious ape called Attenborough.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
But it’s not an easy decision, Suk added, because Meta “is the 800-pound gorilla in the room” when it comes to online advertising.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
It wasn’t bad, either, Harry thought, licking it as they watched a gorilla scratching its head who looked remarkably like Dudley, except that it wasn’t blond.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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