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kraken

[krah-kuhn] / ˈkrɑ kən /


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The team - led by Christine Close, a sculptor based in France - carved a kraken eating a boat as part of the myths and legends theme set by the competition organisers.

From BBC Mar. 1, 2026

First we find the kraken, then we slay the kraken, then we practice safety in handling seafood, then we learn about parasites and the cooking methods that kill them, then we eat.

From New York Times Apr. 11, 2024

But when Ruby breaks it to save her favorite skater boy, she discovers a family secret: She’s kraken royalty.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2023

“Like, I, too, am a kraken and just no one knows.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 29, 2023

The kraken gave a shriek of rage like a cat on fire.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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