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
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
In 2024, the graffiti artist created an animal trail around the capital with pieces featuring a goat, elephants, a gorilla, monkeys, piranhas, a rhino and pelicans among other animals.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
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
He was sprawled on the deck with his tongue hanging out and his gorilla eyes rolled up in his head.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
