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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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At the moment, the 15.5-pound river critter is on pain medications.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 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

As a set, the worm's eyes weigh about twenty times as much as the rest of the animal's head and seem grotesquely out of place on this tiny and transparent marine critter.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024

No doubt some critter snacking on a late supper.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

“Part of the challenge agriculture is facing right now is pest invasion from other countries where the critters have moved on plants and in soil and have come into the state,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

And, as she is assured repeatedly, they are freshwater caves so she doesn’t have to worry about pesky ocean critters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

Now, he’s trying to get more bugs and critters living under his feet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

It is easy enough to love dogs, cats and bunny rabbits, but what about roaches, wasps, snakes, vultures, rats and other largely unloved critters?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

After an hour those critters were still hungry.

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




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