How to Use kitten in a Sentence

kitten

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  • The couple got quite the scare when their pet kitten, Moke, fell ill.
    Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The scenes flash between the star, a dancing robot, and a kitten.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2023
  • While still young, the age of a kitten can be determined by weight.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022
  • She’s the owner of Chloe, an 8-year-old beagle, and Chlea, a 9-month-old kitten.
    Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022
  • The kitten will be on a three-day stray hold at the Humane Society.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
  • Keep in mind that the six-inch height from floor to bowl is probably too tall for a kitten.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • While there, Rroû enjoys the wildlife and befriends Câline, a white kitten who prowls in the woods.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Then there would be a picture of a kitten looking cute.
    Harry Cheadle, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2022
  • From the Archives takes a look back today at the construction of the bridge, no kitten in sight, in 1968.
    U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Roughly half of kittens don’t survive their first year, the NPS says.
    Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Feral cats are trapped, neutered and then returned to their colony – and can no longer sire new kittens.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Both the top door and the front door are too small to use to load a full-grown cat, but either could work to get a kitten into the backpack.
    Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The kitten was first spotted on the bridge last Tuesday morning by a motorist who stopped to help him.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Mother cats will bring their kittens prey items, but both male and female cats seem to play fetch.
    Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 14 Dec. 2023
  • In the photo, the new kitten is seen dipping its tiny head into a tall glass filled with water.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2023
  • But the kittens did not survive long enough to leave their mother, the Mountain Lion Project said.
    Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Rescued as a kitten, Mostaccioli has grown into a healthy cat over the past year and a half.
    Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 6 Jan. 2022
  • Zodiac Flea and Tick Powder can be used on adult cats and kittens ages 12 weeks and up.
    Jennifer Manfrin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The bobcat kitten, then weighing just 3 pounds, was found by members of the public in the wild near Portland.
    The Oregonian, oregonlive, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The kitten slept soundly for the remainder of Waldherr's shift in his warm and cozy pocket.
    Doc Louallen, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Their makeshift home was destined for the dump, where the kittens would face an uncertain future.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 16 May 2023
  • Inmates are also fostering the kittens that are too young to be spayed and neutered.
    Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Like this, the kittens have become friends with the vet techs at Helen Woodward, and now the cats are ready to use their social skills to woo an adopter.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The kitten’s missing paw didn’t seem to affect her ability to play and get around, Sipe said.
    Cathy Free, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The last photo shows The Weeknd's dog, a Doberman Pinscher, checking out the kitten.
    Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Under the driver’s seat, near the front left wheel, Elizaga discovered the black and white kitten.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2023
  • Her first sewing project was a bed for her kitten, then a wallet, and since then Kaia has made dozens of skirts, dresses, and tops.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Suddenly, Veiga is perched on his shoulder, no longer a cold temptress but a kitten.
    Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Telling a wolf track or a coyote track from a domestic dog track can be difficult, as can telling a house cat track from that of a mountain lion kitten.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Five kittens left for dead in Covington are finding their forever homes.
    The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024
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kitten

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  • Rosario Rodriguez paused long enough to see the video of the brown kitten twice.
    Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Lemon Pie is a cute kitten with a red and white tabby coat, looking for a home.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2021
  • As for footwear, Michelle has traded out her kitten heels.
    Vogue, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Acid-washed jeans feel modern with a billowy blouse and kitten heels.
    Whitney Perry, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2020
  • Pair them with a simple cardigan and kitten heels for a sweet lunch-date option.
    Taylor Ayers, Marie Claire, 20 May 2021
  • This year, try kitten or block heels or a pair with ultra-pillowy soles.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2021
  • All my shoes have kitten heels—no catwalk stilettos for me!
    Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2021
  • The crew was luckily able to rescue the ornage kitten by scooping him out of the water.
    Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, 4 Aug. 2020
  • While parents overthink it—per usual—the kids are putting their dinosaur and kitten masks on and getting on the bus.
    Michelle Rui, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Adoption fees will be waived for cats one year or older, and kitten adoptions are $50.
    Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 2 July 2020
  • Kardashian dressed down in a Bevza long-sleeve bodysuit, high-rise shorts and flip flop kitten heels for her stroll around the landmark.
    Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 29 June 2021
  • Along with a ragtag crew and a robot kitten for a sidekick, the space ranger may just be up to take on the complicated challenge.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Aug. 2022
  • The Row, wearing a billowing white button down over a white t-shirt, beige pleated trousers with a black leather belt, and black thong kitten heels.
    Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Many people want a pandemic puppy or kitten to ease the stress of current events.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Hilton wore a baby blue dress and kitten heels while Reum sported a dark blue blazer over a black button-down shirt and matching trousers.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Munn wore head-to-toe black with chunky open-toe kitten heels, draping her baby bump with an ankle-length beige duster jacket.
    Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 11 Sep. 2021
  • So many unwanted cats and dogs – kitten and puppies – in our country.
    Gregg Doyel, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Beth Stern hosted the annual show, in which floofy kittens frolicked around on a kitten-sized football field.
    oregonlive, 7 Feb. 2022
  • The rapper modeled a classic trench coat, a brown leather tote and kitten heels embossed with the iconic Coach logo in a photo posted to the brand's Instagram feed.
    Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com, 22 Sep. 2020
  • The actress/director kept it similarly low-key in a pair of black pedal pushers, long-sleeve cropped top and slide kitten heels.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022
  • Still, the two understand that some viewers might be a bit confused — and thoroughly horrified — by the kitten-puking plotline, which isn’t in the book.
    Shannon Carlin, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2021
  • In fact, her life was originally saved all the way back in 2017 when she was brought to the shelter as an underage, orphaned bottle baby kitten.
    The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2021
  • Parma Animal Shelter will host a bake sale and kitten adoption event 1-4 p.m.
    Carol Kovach, cleveland, 27 July 2021
  • Questions about dog adoptions can be emailed to dogadoptions@parmashelter.org; cat adoption questions can be sent to catadoption@parmashelter.org and kitten adoption questions can be submitted to kittenadoptions@parmashelter.org.
    Carol Kovach, cleveland, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Things start cooking when Keanu disappears, forcing Rell and Clarence to play detective while chasing leads and kitten tail.
    Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2016
  • Chewy shoppers adored this cat climber for its easy assembly, with many also praising it for keeping their kitten busy on long workdays.
    Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2021
  • Cabello further accessorized the look with a pair of Gucci kitten heels, a matching silk choker, and gold hoop earrings.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2022
  • For the month of August, the shelter is waiving cat and kitten adoption fees for all essential workers as a part of their Felines for Frontliners campaign.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • In this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Liz Bennett works as a stage kitten for a burlesque troupe that's become more family than workplace.
    Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • Over the weekend, the dog-loving country star, 36, revealed that thanks to husband Brendan McLoughlin’s vigilance, the couple was able to spot an adorable stray kitten during a drive in Texas.
    PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2020

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