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feeder

[fee-der] / ˈfi dər /




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On Monday, the September contract for feeder cattle FCU26 — those that are fattened up for slaughter — fell 2.8% to end at $3.32 per pound in Chicago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Two traps that Soto set up outside his home — vertical, clear cylinders reminiscent of a hummingbird feeder — were filled with dead flies within days, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The wait list is also used as a “soft no” or a “pat on the back” to maintain relationships with counselors at feeder schools, the college’s donors and legacy families, consultants said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

Over 16 million households are thought to put out food on a regular basis, with an estimated one bird feeder for every nine birds that use them.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

Outside, a mourning dove cooed from the bird feeder and a Cadillac glided to a dignified stop at the corner.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Our previous research found most birds that visit feeders obtain most of their nutrition from natural sources, such as insects and worms.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

In West Texas, El Paso Electric asked homeowners served by its most crowded feeders to volunteer to have Base batteries installed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

“International sales complement the domestic market, maximizing the value of every animal and providing incentive for ranchers and cattle feeders to expand their operations,” the U.S.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Each of Uncle Woody’s bird feeders had a weight-activated spinner that turned it into a whirling merry-go-round the instant a squirrel set foot on it.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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