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kitten

[kit-n] / ˈkɪt n /
NOUN
young cat
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It had been found in the forest by a local resident, who initially thought it was a domestic kitten.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Suki, a tiny kitten that became trapped inside an entertainment center.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The all-volunteer network of cat trappers and kitten rescuers centers on five L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Gemma Champ, a writer from north London, rescued her cat Frankie as a kitten 17 years ago, when she lived in Abu Dhabi.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Then the kitten executed a graceful leap out of Hyacinth’s arms and trotted inside, the tip of her tail flicking behind her.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

Quammen said people with puppies or kittens might consider getting insurance, because younger animals are less likely to have pre-existing conditions that might not qualify for coverage.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

For example, kittens require bottle-feeding multiple times a day.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Nearly 900 kittens were euthanized from January through June, up from about 600 the first six months of last year, for a 43% increase.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

“Fewer available surgeries mean more unsterilized cats, more kittens born outdoors and more animals entering shelters during a season when space, foster homes, staffing and veterinary capacity are already stretched,” Newkirk said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

I grunted noncommittally, which Travis chose to interpret as assent; he fell in beside us, and he and Lula chattered on about the kittens.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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