varmint
Example Sentences
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Despite the cumbersome rubber suit, he must express a varmint’s essence through a profound nonverbal interpretation, exuding a sense of great strength while broadcasting pure emotion.
From Los Angeles Times
How did a creature despised as a pest and a varmint, whose slaughter was once cheered and officially rewarded by California, become a darling and an icon?
From Los Angeles Times
His governing philosophy is spelled out on a prominently displayed poster that shows a lifeless varmint on a stretch of asphalt.
From New York Times
Are we truly supposed to weigh pesky varmints against the shattered remains of murdered children?
From Washington Post
“In my state, they use them to shoot prairie dogs and, you know, other types of varmints,” Thune said.
From Washington Post
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