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gib

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as in tomcat

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As well as writing and directing the show, Gervais reprises his trademark deadpan self as ginger tomcat Gus, alongside Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way in the voice cast.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 June 2026
All kinds of urban animals would wander over, chiefly because Alix set out bowls of kibble and water on the front stoop for her big black tomcat.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2025

Definition of tomcat

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The familiar brown tabby may be the look many people picture first, but Maine coons come in numerous colors and patterns, including solid colors, parti-colors and shaded or smoke varieties, according to CFA breed materials.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Tank is a handsome medium-haired tabby, and Nova is a beautiful long-haired black kitty with silky, fine fur.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tabby

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After visiting a neighbor who was fostering kittens, the little girl would bring one home, hoping to keep it despite her dad’s allergy.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Earlier this year, the kitten was discovered in the wild and closely monitored by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as part of panther conservation efforts.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of kitten

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Many of the winners are easy to use, quick to apply, and beginner-friendly, including press-on kits, fast-drying polishes and topcoats, and nourishing base layers.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
The activation also features live demonstrations of its upcoming at-home blood kits, a first look at how the app plans to bring biomarker tracking into the home.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of kit

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