octopus

Example Sentences

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"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

My favorite dish of the night followed: tawa-charred octopus served with cauliflower purée, fennel and crunchy rice for texture, all brightened with yuzu-lime chaat aioli and an orange glaze.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

A photographer who was enjoying a walk on a popular Welsh beach says he became "completely absorbed" after spotting an octopus.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The Golden Gate Bridge, so often destroyed in science-fiction films, is still standing, as is the iconic Ferry Building, wrecked by a giant octopus in “It Came From Beneath the Sea.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The octopus had red skin, a bulging head, and eight wriggling arms.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown