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kitten

[kit-n] / ˈkɪt n /
NOUN
young cat
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“I have videos playing with this kitten on my bed that could rip out my jugular,” former animal care specialist Avery Stewart said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Four horses, a pony and a bull experiencing severe medical distress were euthanized “to prevent further suffering,” and one kitten died while in the care of the San Diego Humane Society, according to the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

This is not a photo of a kitten saying “Believe in yourself!”

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

According to Flores and Velasquez, one of the deputies took a liking to a family kitten and offered to take it home with him.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

All cats, for example, from the smallest house kitten to the most ferocious lion, share a common feline ancestor who lived about 25 million years ago.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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