critter

Example Sentences

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The fluttering I felt near my ankles was to mimic the sensation of a running critter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

As Popcorn gained popularity online, Chris and Lily wrote a book together about the impact that the little critter had on their family, which was then published in May 2024.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

She wants us to sink below the basement into the warm crawly dirt, where Cassie has a room waiting, so the three of us can curl into critter balls and wait for spring.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson