feline
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The thing’s Cheshire feline grin even made Satsuki a little nervous.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Many couples say their marriage hinges on one party coming around to their spouse’s feline friends, which can mean dealing with severe rashes, smelly litter boxes and early wakeups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
"The Tiger can still bite you harder than he has bitten you at the ballot box," he said in reference to the feline nickname he gave himself.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
The unpleasant market metaphor refers to the idea that even a lifeless feline when dropped from a height may initially ricochet off the ground.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Out of habit, Joe picked up a rock and winged it at this apparition of feline death warmed over, missing by a mile.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
It, along with about half a dozen other felines, are constantly on the hunt, Soto said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Will Benjamin Button carry the rings, or will Olivia have them?" he wondered, of Swift's favourite felines.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
When it comes to felines and liquid meds, PetMD recommends both using a “burrito wrap” and having an assistant.
From Slate ● May 17, 2026
Rimada photographs the felines for his social media followers and last year launched a petition to legalize bodega cats, which drew nearly 14,000 signatures.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
In the fortress behind mine, however, lived an orange cat who came and went from her house at will through a push entrance specifically designed for felines.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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