critter
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The fluttering I felt near my ankles was to mimic the sensation of a running critter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 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
The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
As for Leon, he wasn’t much of an outdoorsman, and was leery of any critter that wasn’t wearing a collar and a rabies tag.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
Oakley favors natural lighting and minimal makeup, lacing the film with shots of critters and insects going about their business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
There aren’t many of those critters in the Golden State and, when they’re found, officials seek to eradicate them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
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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