octopus

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Senescence is part of the natural life cycle of a female octopus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's been business as usual for us, we stay calm," said the smiling waitress, an octopus tattoo curling up her forearm.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The octopus "soon vanished from sight, as quietly as it had appeared", he added.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The locals called it the “pulpo” – octopus in Spanish – because the company seemingly had a hand in shaping the region’s politics, economies and everyday life.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Apparently, he was absolutely positive that the oracle was going to find his octopus for him.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder