cat

Example Sentences

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It then turns into a game of cat and mouse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In it, a husband and wife adopt a cat, Sheila, who develops an unnerving disposition come nightfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

A dog or cat isn’t a one-time purchase.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Cat expert Emily Blackwell said, while she does not condemn the practice, she also does not recommend it - adding that it depends on the cat and owner to make it a success.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The cat caught the tension in the air and sulked beneath the sideboard.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom