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[ant] / ænt /




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"If the plants lose their ant defenders and become less healthy, it could hinder forest recovery following disturbance," Dr. Yusah added.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

He says he felt like an ant walking into the huge facility on his first day in prison; the guard towers reminded him of skyscrapers.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Two of the UK's rarest ant species are being supported by a new conservation project.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

In his short tenure, Walter ant TWG Global started remaking front office and business operations with the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

With the secret and implacable labor of a small ant she predisposed the women of the village against the flightiness of their husbands, who were already preparing for the move.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

In exchange, the ants aggressively protect their host plants from leaf-eating insects such as caterpillars.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Most of the ants were imported from the US, while some came from Thailand, the ministry said.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Workers swarmed the mound of metal like ants on a hill.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

While pregnant, Natasha says her room became infested with ants, which she repeatedly reported before eventually being moved into another room.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Matthias watched some of the tiny ants carrying off his fallen breadcrumbs as he answered, “As well as possible, Brother Methuselah. And how are your studies coming along?”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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