predation

Example Sentences

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"With this kind of predation, the status quo... just isn't possible," added Environment Minister Mathieu Lefevre, whose office said the change would be made official "in the coming weeks" in an executive order.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

This breakdown is driven by biological activity, including predation, clumping of particles, and microbial respiration.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

While it might be possible to reintroduce lynx, he says, "lynx predation could only ever be a small part of the annual cull required to keep numbers in check".

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Luckily, while adolescent boys are those most vulnerable to predation from hateful trolls, they’re also the most open to correction.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

There is nothing resembling predation, and no pretense of an adversary stance on either side.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas