spider
Example Sentences
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The hero Cage plays, Ben Reilly, has a masked alter ego, the Spider, who possesses the ability to swing from building to building to fight crime.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The author rehabilitates the Greek Arachne—unfairly condemned to be a spider because of her creative ability—then returns us to Spider Woman and Spider Grandmother, the kindly, creative beings who bring life and wisdom to humankind.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Spider bites leave small puncture marks on the skin.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Formed in 1982, the band's most iconic lineup included late singer Shane MacGowan, bassist Cait O'Riordan, singer and tin whistle player Spider Stacy, banjo player Jem Finer, accordion player James Fearnley and Ranken.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
The Silkworm and Miss Spider, after they had both been taught to make nylon thread instead of silk, set up a factory together and made ropes for tightrope walkers.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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