carnivorous
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Her gonzo, anti-woke update of Mrs. Robinson in “The Graduate” is a tigress—beautiful, powerful, sleek, and insatiably carnivorous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
While not on par with battling carnivorous Cyclops or world-weary witches, getting a ticket to “The Odyssey,” even after opening weekend, is a voyage filled with many obstacles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Researchers note that this is surprising, since most stem tetrapods are thought to have been carnivorous.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
Red foxes are one of the most prevalent carnivorous mammals globally and are found in Europe, Asia and North America as well as in parts of Africa.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Now Mr. Fitt was a grim man, an enforcer, with a small, sneering mouth; in another life he might have been a carnivorous fish.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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