gorilla
Example Sentences
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But it’s not an easy decision, Suk added, because Meta “is the 800-pound gorilla in the room” when it comes to online advertising.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
Strong "gorilla" pincers are used for picking up heavier boxes or, for more delicate items, a suction device can be used.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
But as Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos says: “No one likes it when an 800-pound gorilla comes sniffing around.”
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
The baby male gorilla has not yet been named by zoo staff, but he has already been introduced to his older sister.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
I watched the mother gorilla picking the bugs off her baby for a good five minutes before Liz cleared her throat.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
