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denude

[dih-nood, -nyood] / dɪˈnud, -ˈnyud /


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“Our study shows that burros can denude wetlands but only when mountain lions are absent,” Dr. Lundgren said.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2022

They’re also here to eat huge swaths of cropland, denude trees and other plant life, and generally wreak havoc on the West and its agriculture.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2021

They have a voracious appetite that can denude entire forests of leaves, said University of Illinois entomologist May Berenbaum, a past society president.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2021

They're also being told not to denude grocery shelves by hoarding food and other essentials.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2020

“As what, partner?” queried Perk, who had already begun to denude the anchored amphibian of its covering, as though it was settled they need no longer fear being spied upon from above.

From Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes by Newcomb, Ambrose