culling

Example Sentences

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L.A.’s nightlife — particularly in downtown — is still recovering from the pandemic-era culling of live venues and hospitality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

This wasn’t a major housecleaning but more like a culling of online subscriptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

By culling the bears -- which can weigh up to half a ton and outrun a human -- officials hope to stem the threat across parts of northern Japan.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

One infection was detected on his farm, leading to the preventive culling of 700 sheep.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

He would open the rakes and drop his catch onto the wooden culling board.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson