gorilla
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A new Netflix documentary, A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough has followed the family - whose members are descendants of Pablo, the cheeky, curious, young gorilla captured on camera in 1978.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 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
By every account this risk is greater for Netflix, which is already the 900-pound gorilla of streaming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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
And at one point you come out of the dressing room wearing a gorilla costume or something, and I shake my head immediately.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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