culling

Example Sentences

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The bird flu outbreak is ongoing and has led to the culling of millions of birds, mostly turkeys, over the past few months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“ET” has long been culling the archives for the career retrospectives that air on weekends under the title “ET Vault Unlocked,” which are also available on demand through YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

L.A.’s nightlife — particularly in downtown — is still recovering from the pandemic-era culling of live venues and hospitality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

By culling the bears -- which can weigh up to half a ton and outrun a human -- officials hope to stem the threat across parts of northern Japan.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

In the 193os, America was infatuated with the pseudoscience of eugenics and its promise of strengthening the human race by culling the “unfit” from the genetic pool.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand