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apex

[ey-peks] / ˈeɪ pɛks /


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And yet, these apex predators were hunted to extinction in England and Wales because of their perceived threat to livestock and grouse.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Rather than trying to buy stocks at the apex of fear based off VIX signals, consider integrating gas prices into your decision-making.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The findings suggest that peaceful coexistence between these two apex predators depends less on the total amount of prey available and more on having a variety of prey species and access to safe escape terrain.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

It wasn’t until 2011 that the apex predators returned, when a wolf ventured into the state from Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

As human beings, were born believing that we are the apex of creation, that we are invincible, that no problem exists that we cannot solve.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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