- plural of kitten.
kittens
Example Sentences
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“When that many vulnerable animals arrive before our foster network has fully mobilized, the gap between what a shelter can provide and what neonatal kittens need to survive becomes devastating,” Amster said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Kobe kittens weighed around 150 grams when they were born but now weigh more than one kilo and are starting to eat solid food like chicken and horse meat, the zoo said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
During the study period, cameras captured images of a mother mountain lion accompanied by kittens.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Much has changed in the 75 years since and now the tiny zoo is a powerhouse in animal conservation, welcoming rare kittens, kids and piglets.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Daisy Mae had kittens right off, a pretty litter quickly snapped up by the neighbors.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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