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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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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

The frog is the second nonflying critter spotted on the crossing.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2025

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

I'm just this critter hiding out in the basement, drooling in my comic books or whatever.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick

When bird feeders open for business, as every amateur naturalist quickly learns, other critters often show up.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

In short: The Minions are an immortal yet childlike tribe of yellow critters continually seeking to serve an evil master.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

As The Times’ wildlife and outdoors reporter, I felt immediate concern for the island’s critters and plants.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

People first embraced Grogu as a novelty, the latest in a line of cute, rascally critters going back to the Ewoks.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

After an hour those critters were still hungry.

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




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