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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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Officer Britney Myers spotted the scruffy critter and climbed down a manhole after her, as seen in video from the agency.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The two-year-old furry critter, described by keepers as extremely shy, was being kept in the hospital for diagnostic testing, it said.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

As Popcorn gained popularity online, Chris and Lily wrote a book together about the impact that the little critter had on their family, which was then published in May 2024.

From BBC May 24, 2025

The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times May 16, 2024

“If you’d seen that poor half-drowned critter peering up out of that bookcase, you wouldn’t have asked either. I believe in leaving well enough alone, my boy.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

On Tuesday night, he said he was sitting down, watching television when another detainee told him that the drinking water was contaminated with critters.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

The critters got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Slowly rolling through this scene, we spotted two critters scurrying along the roadside — fist-size creatures hopping on their back legs.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

The sounds of this night were different from last night’s when all the nighttime critters had been out to play—couldn’t hear the rain on the roof in Brooklyn.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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