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gorilla

[guh-ril-uh] / gəˈrɪl ə /










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For Stoinski, that original gorilla moment has made a lasting impact because of the surprise and joy it brought to viewers.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Instead of us looking at nature, the friendly gorilla family upended the narrative and took on the role of the curious observer of a mysterious ape called Attenborough.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Naturalist and narrator extraordinaire David Attenborough is likely beyond the point where he wants to wrestle a baby gorilla in the mountains of Rwanda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Elsie shrieks as a gorilla hybrid gets frighteningly near, but it’s beaten back by a female agent with a laser whip.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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