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"Immediately it was immense fear, it was sort of like animalistic fear," Gershkovich said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mexicans have plenty of spiritual animalistic icons and regional exclusives that make sense, from the endangered axolotl salamander to Xoloitzcuintle, a hairless dog.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

Some take animalistic forms, looking like out-of-control piñatas.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025

Potrykus makes a psychologically revealing meal out of every nervous interjection of Derek’s until they become animalistic and eventually sorrowful.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025

Her breath was ragged, animalistic, the opposite of pretty.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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