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cartoon

[kahr-toon] / kɑrˈtun /


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"Every life deserves respect and kindness," read the cartoon that was displayed on a huge screen before the game.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The vibes are childish, more like those of 11-year-old boys pretending they’re in an action cartoon than adult men who read books and enjoy the company of women.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

They would go on to work together at the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, where Iwerks designed and animated “Plane Crazy,” the first Mickey Mouse cartoon.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The lawyers point to the use of cartoon animals by convenience stores since at least the 1930s: Sinclair Oil has a dinosaur, Stinker Stores a skunk, Esso a tiger and Wawa a goose.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

At the crack of dawn, DeeLee tiptoed into the room, dragging her doll by its hair, and switched to a cartoon show about princesses.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

“Doonesbury”—which still publishes once a week—has always had more words than most other cartoons and very little action, its closing note often one of doleful recognition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

A five-year-old who loved cartoons and computer games.

From BBC May 15, 2026

Einhorn speed-talked through a presentation spiced up with cartoons and music clips.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

Relatedly, as of early 2026, 750 Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes cartoons are now exclusive to TCM.

From Salon May 8, 2026

Or when Malia and I eat bowls of cereal on the couch while watching cartoons.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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