felled

Example Sentences

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In the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest, where deforestation slowed by 23.5 percent, five trees are still felled every second.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The Forestry Commission said the firm had illegally felled mixed broadleaf woodland beside a petrol station in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

While some trees are felled for infrastructure, officials justify removing others to tackle seasonal pollen allergies that are especially acute in spring.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

We recently paid $1,000 for a tree to be removed from our property; it was easily accessible and felled by one person with a chain saw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It created deserts, sank ships, felled entire forests, and blew through cities filled with music and strange noises.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho