feline
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But to define her solely as a feline, “forever on the prowl for her own kind of ‘mousing prospects,’” seems limiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The thing’s Cheshire feline grin even made Satsuki a little nervous.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 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
When, at the age of seven, the fourth cat was diagnosed with feline leukemia, my mother was devastated.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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He explained that while felines are the biggest prize for each safari outing, guests are constantly surprised by the less heralded wildlife.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 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
A video tour of the sanctuary posted in 2023 showed horses grazing and galloping across a vast expanse of the 40-acre property in Julian and a cattery where felines lounged in cat condos.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
Simba, a large cat with thick ginger and white fur, is one of thousands of felines that live in New York's corner shops known as "bodegas" -- even if their presence is illegal.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
He did not open any of the boxes, however, because he was “going to be late for work,” a concept unfamiliar to felines.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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