octopus

Example Sentences

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The giant Pacific octopus lives throughout the Pacific, from the coasts of Southern California to Japan.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's been business as usual for us, we stay calm," said the smiling waitress, an octopus tattoo curling up her forearm.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

My favorite dish of the night followed: tawa-charred octopus served with cauliflower purée, fennel and crunchy rice for texture, all brightened with yuzu-lime chaat aioli and an orange glaze.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The octopus increase does however pose a problem for shellfish species around the UK shores.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

I cross my arms and in my head I tally up all the many points that belong in the octopus column.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden