carnivorous
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BERLIN—August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s foreign spy service, once described the agency he ran as “the vegetarian of intelligence services” surrounded by more powerful, less rule-bound and carnivorous peers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
While not on par with battling carnivorous Cyclops or world-weary witches, getting a ticket to “The Odyssey,” even after opening weekend, is a voyage filled with many obstacles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The fossil belonged to a carnivorous dinosaur species that lived more than three times earlier than Tyrannosaurus Rex.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026
Prof McCracken said farmers could take some "comfort" from the success of the Scotland project but can understand their ongoing concerns because of discussions around reintroducing other carnivorous predators like lynx.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
The Acromantula is carnivorous and prefers large prey.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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