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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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The critter gained numerous fans during its brief romp around Comerica, with the crowd booing after its capture and again when Miller called for a round of applause for the ground crew after the ordeal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 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

“Well, I have been read—hearing some folks talk on the subject, and I think it’s a tiny little critter that causes the infection. You know, like the same thing that makes milk sour.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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

In short: The Minions are an immortal yet childlike tribe of yellow critters continually seeking to serve an evil master.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Now, he’s trying to get more bugs and critters living under his feet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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

But they agreed it would be better for her to tend the cow and horse and protect the house from the wild critters.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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