gorilla
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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
"Unlock the gorilla in the cage, it has to come out," he says.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
BlackRock has long been the 800-pound gorilla of the ETF industry, with more than $5 trillion in assets.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
The most recent primate was born Nov. 22 to 31-year-old N’djia and silverback Kelly, 38, whose daughter Angela in 2020 was the first gorilla born at the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
The man cleaning the gorilla cage shut off the water and started to roll up the hose when he heard Mr. Pignati calling.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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