feed on
Example Sentences
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"They're predators – they take fish and frogs, but our biggest concern is that they feed on mammals," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The White House's X feed on Tuesday even seemed to lean towards Rubio, announcing his press briefing with the caption "Another job?" and posting a picture of him on dozens of channels.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
When food was available, they did not hesitate to feed on the remains of dead animals, even down to the last scraps.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Animals that feed on dead matter perform an important service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“Every night when I was a girl in the castle,” Xan said, “you came to feed on the sorrow that seeped under my door.”
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
