survival of the fittest

Example Sentences

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“Um, with polar bears, it’s not survival of the fittest but survival of the fattest,” Owen told him.

From Literature

On a more philosophical level, Klaas writes that it’s a “tragic mistake” to believe that “’survival of the fittest’ — with overtones of relentless, flawless optimization” fairly describes evolutionary principles.

From Salon

He told them: “I know that it's bad, but I just call it survival of the fittest”

From BBC

We’re in a game of survival of the fittest, where surviving itself feels akin to luxuriating in what should be hostile territory, mastering an environment we have come together to ravage.

From Los Angeles Times

"This will be a season of survival of the fittest but I can only put 20 players in the squad," said Ten Hag.

From BBC