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cartoon

[kahr-toon] / kɑrˈtun /


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For decades, cartoon canine Wile E. Coyote has been pursuing the Road Runner throughout the American Southwest, aiming to eat him and getting blown up in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Some self-care advice: Finch, a popular wellness and habit-tracking app, promises to help users achieve their self-care goals with the assistance of a colorful cartoon bird.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

Warner Bros.’ probable apprehension over how the film depicts corporations like its own is only one layer of this big, genetically modified cartoon onion.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

A new Belfast-made cartoon series aims to encourage and empower children in classrooms to be more inclusive and to create a space for minds of all kinds.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

His gifts were never frivolous or the result of Saturday morning cartoon advertising, but thoughtful and delightful.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

The monk had appeared at a magistrate's hearing to support military intelligence officers accused of abducting Prageeth Eknaligoda, whose cartoons were critical of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

“I realize now, that’s where the cartoons get it from.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

In the morning, as we ate vegan doughnuts and watched cat cartoons, kitten Asher plopped onto my lap and purred loudly.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

“He’s eating McDonald’s, watching cartoons, doing just great, and they’re telling the story to the world that he’s ready to die,” claimed McAfee.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

And because it was raining, she let Hadley watch cartoons, so at least I could finish my homework and practice trumpet.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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