rat

Example Sentences

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She also trips over a dozen other travel agents and casino operators who can’t be trusted not to rat her out to the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Almost 7,000 handmade rat bait traps were set every 250m across the island in 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

She shows off large animal heads, including a rat and a bull, and an embroidered dress with a ruffled hem made for the production of the Handel opera "Alcina".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

"My father said it was a rat pen, a den of iniquity. I didn't even know those words," said Virgo, many years later.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

According to Ivan’s description, a domovoi was a ghostly entity that would destroy the home unless appeased with sacrifices, and could shape-shift into a wolf or rat if it wanted.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack