creatures

Example Sentences

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Jellyfish, worms and crustaceans are among the community of creatures living off the huge spread of carcasses.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Then Golding wrote, “Softly, surrounded by a fringe of inquisitive bright creatures, itself a silver shape beneath the steadfast constellations, Simon’s dead body moved out towards the open sea.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Using advanced imaging technology, researchers were able to reveal creatures that had remained trapped inside the fossilized tree resin for tens of millions of years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

I had no idea if there were any dangerous creatures around, but hunger was even surer to kill me, so I had to risk venturing inland.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo