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beast

[beest] / bist /


NOUN
coarse, crude, or cruel person
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It wasn’t his first encounter with a beast that has become the Heartland’s most vicious invader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

To understand the fascination, two sociologists spoke to more than 160 "Bigfooters" who are serious about collecting evidence that the beast is real.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s also a visual feast, with a dynamic camera that is truly its own beast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“It’s only the policies of prohibition… that make this beast churn, decade after decade, and it only gets bigger and more powerful.”

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

“Look, you smooshed-face beast, I admire your dedication to your craft. Acting is believing, and all that. But I really don’t remember.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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