critter
Example Sentences
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Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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 critter shook off two would-be captors and made his way to the other end of the field, then partially backed up the other way with several more staff members in pursuit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2024
A neighbor had already posted an image of an early-emerging critter.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024
As for Leon, he wasn’t much of an outdoorsman, and was leery of any critter that wasn’t wearing a collar and a rabies tag.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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