feral
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He said officers should be able to handle fights among the offenders and described conditions as "feral".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Such contradictions, that cats can be both domesticated and yet somewhat feral, is part of their appeal, says comedian Drennon Davis, whose four cats have found internet fame via his short-form videos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Still, her transformation of Parton’s clouded sunshine into a feral ache is stunning.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The propulsive groove on “Another Life” evokes a thudding drum break pulled from a dusty groove pressed in the early ’70s, as Ms. Howard sings forcefully, moving between a curling falsetto and a feral howl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Richard Lopez’s skin was pale and sweating in the firelight and his grin was wide and feral.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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