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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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The critter gained numerous fans during its brief romp around Comerica, with the crowd booing after its capture and again when Miller called for a round of applause for the ground crew after the ordeal.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 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

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

The only critter I’d ever seent that look on afore was a human being.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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

In short: The Minions are an immortal yet childlike tribe of yellow critters continually seeking to serve an evil master.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 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

But they agreed it would be better for her to tend the cow and horse and protect the house from the wild critters.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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