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

Finally he said, “There’s Dollie Mae. That’s that old critter they mostly keep out to pasture over to Mr. Barrett’s. But it’s a good mile to their plantation.”

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry