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"But if there isn't this conversation and they are going to continue to mow down these efforts, it's really demoralising."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“They can mow down a kelp forest and then actually remain in that ecosystem without a food source,” said Prentice, a marine biologist and study co-author.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Using his fastball for show and his slider to mow down hitters all season, Munoz didn’t deviate.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

But as the monster storm began to mow down houses around them, Mr. Pacyna posted videos of the churning floodwaters sweeping away bar stools and a generator.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022

Pedaling down Maxwell Street, I took care to stay away from the hansom cabs and wagons that rushed through the road as though they were racing to see who could mow down the most pedestrians.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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