puss
Example Sentences
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Here are four things to know about the purr-fect puss who over the years has charmed his way into the hearts of some of the world's top politicians.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
The Virginia Department of Forestry said it had received reports of hairy-looking puss caterpillars in eastern Virginia.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2020
Soon after, he experienced swelling, puss, and underlying green color.
From Fox News • Jan. 30, 2020
The "friendly and lovable" puss, who has epilepsy, has been reunited with Ms Smith, who said her mother had been "heart-broken" when he went missing.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2019
It was in a sort of fury, with its eyes savage, and all its hairs bristling out like a cat’s tail when puss is on the war-path.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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