feeder
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On Monday, the September contract for feeder cattle FCU26 — those that are fattened up for slaughter — fell 2.8% to end at $3.32 per pound in Chicago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Two traps that Soto set up outside his home — vertical, clear cylinders reminiscent of a hummingbird feeder — were filled with dead flies within days, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The wait list is also used as a “soft no” or a “pat on the back” to maintain relationships with counselors at feeder schools, the college’s donors and legacy families, consultants said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Over 16 million households are thought to put out food on a regular basis, with an estimated one bird feeder for every nine birds that use them.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Outside, a mourning dove cooed from the bird feeder and a Cadillac glided to a dignified stop at the corner.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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Our previous research found most birds that visit feeders obtain most of their nutrition from natural sources, such as insects and worms.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
In West Texas, El Paso Electric asked homeowners served by its most crowded feeders to volunteer to have Base batteries installed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
“International sales complement the domestic market, maximizing the value of every animal and providing incentive for ranchers and cattle feeders to expand their operations,” the U.S.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
Each of Uncle Woody’s bird feeders had a weight-activated spinner that turned it into a whirling merry-go-round the instant a squirrel set foot on it.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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