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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

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

It’s swifter, the animatronics are generally closer to us, and the slightly shorter ride time ensures there’s no elongated scenes without some critter action.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2024

And it's partly thanks to a noisy critter from Costa Rica named Alston's singing mouse.

From Science Daily Jan. 30, 2024

“He would have rid that horse, too,” pa says, “if I hadn’t a stopped him. A durn spotted critter wilder than a cattymount. A deliberate flouting of her and of me.”

From "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner

Of course, the critters escape and run amok; the show’s faster, sometimes drone-shot xenomorph chases required longer corridors than hide-and-seek-oriented “Alien’s,” some 160-feet-plus.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 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

Azusa resident Constance Yu described the persistent bugs as “like little demons but tiny,” while she swatted away the critters during an interview with CBS News this week.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 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

“Uncle Louver says there’s critters of all shapes and sizes out here. He tells quite the tale about goings-on in the woods.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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