gorilla

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But it’s not an easy decision, Suk added, because Meta “is the 800-pound gorilla in the room” when it comes to online advertising.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

By every account this risk is greater for Netflix, which is already the 900-pound gorilla of streaming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Strong "gorilla" pincers are used for picking up heavier boxes or, for more delicate items, a suction device can be used.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

BlackRock has long been the 800-pound gorilla of the ETF industry, with more than $5 trillion in assets.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

On the side of the truck facing us was a picture of a huge gorilla fighting with a big snake.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls