1975–80, after Bigfoot
First recorded in 1960–65; so called from the size of its alleged footprints
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The commander of ground troops, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, tries to bigfoot him, insisting the attack must go ahead at all costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Once he qualified, the billionaire bigfoot, hardly could have refused to face his competitors.
From Fox News ● Feb. 20, 2020
Even that international bigfoot, Chanel, which has a tradition of extravagant, overwhelming sets, still managed to highlight the craftsmanship that goes into its ready-to-wear.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2018
Rob Lowe says he thought he was going to be killed during an encounter with a bigfoot creature while filming his new A&E; docuseries.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 29, 2017
“Nonsense,” says the gray bigfoot with a wave of his hand.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
March was an "exciting time" as Glenn was on the ground with the Bigfoot Society, following reports of a "surge" of clustered sightings in north-east Ohio in the space of one week.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
They also try to imitate Bigfoot "calls" as there is the belief Bigfoot can communicate through howl-like sounds or by knocking on trees.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
Be it a hoax or an undiscovered species, the mystery and mythology around Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for decades.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
In the ensuing decades, this Bigfoot film shot in 1967 by Roger Patterson became a piece of Americana shared by skeptics and believers alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Agent Fiona gives the transparent wall three knocks and Bigfoot is led away grumbling.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
At the checkout line with a cart full of groceries, horrified when the tally bigfoots the bills available in our wallet.
From US News ● Jun. 2, 2016
Unlike them, Bush said, "you're one of those bigfoots who drop in for a day and then get to spend the night in your own bed."
From Time Magazine Archive
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