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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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The critter covered a lot of ground inside the stadium as the game was being played.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The two-year-old furry critter, described by keepers as extremely shy, was being kept in the hospital for diagnostic testing, it said.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

As Popcorn gained popularity online, Chris and Lily wrote a book together about the impact that the little critter had on their family, which was then published in May 2024.

From BBC May 24, 2025

As a set, the worm's eyes weigh about twenty times as much as the rest of the animal's head and seem grotesquely out of place on this tiny and transparent marine critter.

From Science Daily Apr. 8, 2024

“It’s some kinda crazy critter miracle,” said another worker.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

When bird feeders open for business, as every amateur naturalist quickly learns, other critters often show up.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

And, as she is assured repeatedly, they are freshwater caves so she doesn’t have to worry about pesky ocean critters.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

As The Times’ wildlife and outdoors reporter, I felt immediate concern for the island’s critters and plants.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

It is easy enough to love dogs, cats and bunny rabbits, but what about roaches, wasps, snakes, vultures, rats and other largely unloved critters?

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

She’s seen the movie thousands of times; she doesn’t need to hit the play button in her visual memory and watch the critters quivering every time she talks about whether her experiment worked.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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