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feral

[feer-uhl, fer-] / ˈfɪər əl, ˈfɛr- /


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This book will be a difficult read for anyone convinced that a rat or feral cat’s life is equivalent to that of an albatross or shearwater’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Instead, they come from a naturally mixed population in Southern California, often originating from feral colonies living in trees.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

It's unclear what remains of Neukgu's feral instincts, after a life in captivity.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Things would soon get positively feral as Karol’s backing rock band, composed entirely of women, shredded through the outro of the song “TQG,” giving it a heavy metal edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Artists often use croquis for subjects who won’t or can’t stay still—like a feral cat or a small child, someone whose whole being cannot be captured on paper in one steady view.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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