imitating

Example Sentences

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According to the study, this is the first documented case of a spider imitating a parasitic fungus that infects other spiders.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

He suggested imitating Europe’s generous wage replacement programs and job protections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“We are not imitating; we are a model to others,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The thing about Spirit that makes it complicated is that the network carriers started imitating the business model of Spirit and the other ultra-low-cost carriers through basic economy fares.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Parrots are known to be long-lived, and among all the world’s birds, African Greys are best at imitating human speech.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver