cat

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It then turns into a game of cat and mouse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This indicates HD is due for at least a dead cat bounce, if not something more significant:

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The trick is knowing your cat, their body language and when they have had enough, she added.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Super nervous. We’ve never played for anyone. Well, except for the neighbor’s cat, oh, and my mom once. And she told me, ‘Well, Charlie, it’s not like Bob Dylan could really sing, either.’”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith