as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain
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Noun
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See six statues of panthers and three statues of tigers.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026 -
Offered in white or yellow gold, the limited edition features an incredible tableau of a panther caught in the rain.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dad was even pounced once by the cougar.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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While mountain lions are known to usually try and avoid human contact, Davis residents are being urged to stay alert – especially during evening and early morning hours.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Anyone who sees a mountain lion should call 911, police said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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