preying

Example Sentences

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Preying on the dead and their families takes such hassles to a whole other level.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2020

Preying disproportionately on the elderly, the virus threatens to steal more than lives.

From The Verge • Jul. 6, 2020

Preying on livestock is not uncommon for the mountain lions, and officials from the National Park Service constantly urge homeowners in the area to fully protect their animals.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2016

"Preying on people has become an extractive industry," says Oxfam's Elodie Martel.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2012

Preying upon the carcass of an ass— Lup.

From The Poetaster by Jonson, Ben