prey

Example Sentences

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Their long, narrow snouts and rows of thin, pointed teeth allowed them to catch agile prey such as fish and turtles.

From Science Daily

Early forms likely slipped through the undergrowth beneath the feet of dinosaurs and succeeded by evolving a variety of strategies for capturing prey.

From Science Daily

Experts say wolves attack humans or livestock only as a last resort when they are starving, preferring less dangerous prey such as small antelopes.

From Barron's

Several investigations, including by the BBC, have shown that many of them have fallen prey to cross-border visa scams and lost hundreds of thousands of pounds.

From BBC

That very vulnerability is what is preyed upon by perpetrators.

From Salon