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[kat] / kæt /




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When words fell short, visitors to the installation drew pictures: a house surrounded by hearts; a smiling cat; a bowl full of wishes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That isn’t supposed to happen to Nestlé: Unflashy yet reliable products such as Nescafé instant coffee and Fancy Feast cat food are expected to deliver steady gains and a solid dividend, rather than wild selloffs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Karl Lagerfeld’s cat waiting six years for her inheritance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But it wasn't live, the police could prove it and from this moment the online content creator's high-stakes game of cat and mouse was up.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I worried it around in my head, back and forth like a cat chasing a mouse in the field.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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