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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

The frog is the second nonflying critter spotted on the crossing.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2025

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 lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times May 16, 2024

I'm just this critter hiding out in the basement, drooling in my comic books or whatever.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick

“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

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

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

The noise-making critters in that patch of road got quiet.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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