migratory
Example Sentences
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Their efforts were "aimed at the British public, called upon to strengthen the ranks of the movement to put an end to the migratory phenomenon", the ministry said.
From BBC
Rather than spreading only through passive release into surrounding tissue, viruses can exploit the body's own migratory machinery to move efficiently and systemically.
From Science Daily
This was back in October, when flying through China is the equivalent of rush hour for migratory birds heading to Australia, New Zealand or southern Africa.
From BBC
It does not include simultaneous outbreaks seeded by migratory birds or by poultry networks.
From BBC
Many people, including scientists, are used to thinking of North American migratory birds as heading south during the nonbreeding season, which is typically our "winter," to find milder weather and more reliable food.
From Science Daily
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