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But in April, Colossal announced a more substantial, still pretty cute achievement: the alleged de-extinction of the dire wolf, in the form of three wolfish pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
From Salon ● May 15, 2025
He’s several years younger than Adam but considerably more forthright, and Mescal exudes an almost wolfish hunger that at once pulls Adam in and frightens him off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Shane's voice was dangerous, dark, exciting, wolfish, a sound once heard never forgotten.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023
In this light, Wikipedia might be seen as a sheep, caught in the jaws of a wolfish technology marketplace.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
The odd, wolfish duet floated through the air: this time it was a pair of high-pitched, girlish howls, followed by a deep and manly one.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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