man-eating
Example Sentences
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The film tells the story of a desperate university student applying for a shady part-time job that takes him deep into the woods where he encounters a ravenous, man-eating bear.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
In “Delicious in Dungeon,” a ragtag adventuring crew makes hot pot out of man-eating mushrooms.
From Salon • May 12, 2025
The idea of "man-eating plants" has long captured our macabre imaginations.
From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2023
Sharpshooter Usopp tests out wacky slingshot ammo against daunting enemies like fishmen and man-eating plants to prove himself a brave warrior of the seas.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2023
‘We’ll go to the Queen! It’s a terrific idea! If I went and told the Queen about these disgusting man-eating giants, I’m sure she’d do something about it!’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
