rat

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Scientists have since established that the degradation of the island was in fact gradual, taking centuries, caused largely by drought, volcanic eruptions and the arrival of the Polynesian rat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

She shows off large animal heads, including a rat and a bull, and an embroidered dress with a ruffled hem made for the production of the Handel opera "Alcina".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

"My father said it was a rat pen, a den of iniquity. I didn't even know those words," said Virgo, many years later.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

"You have a rat," Epstein replies, and copies "ferg" into the chain.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“Everybody hates me. Everybody loves you. You’re just a rat in disguise.”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney