free living

Example Sentences

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Although most people have never heard of free living amoebae, scientists say they deserve far more attention.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

After all, parasites like hematophages are the bedrock of the tree of life, outnumbering free living species by about 3 to 2.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

“My beautiful Smile is pain free, living in her new body alongside Jesus,” Schneider, 62, wrote.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

We’re not far into “Nick,” Michael Farris Smith’s new prequel to “The Great Gatsby,” before its hero has experienced enough combat, free living and disillusionment to launch the Jazz Age all by his lonesome.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2021

Classification.—The older arrangement of the Polychaeta into Errantia or free living and Tubicola or tube-dwelling forms will hardly fit the much increased knowledge of the group.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various