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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

“The same as if you mow down grass in your front yard,” Dr. Shamon said.

From New York Times Jan. 10, 2023

Without the steady pressure of hungry sea otters working the nearshore bottom, urchins multiply and mow down kelp forests, turning the near shore bottom into a sandy barren.

From Seattle Times Apr. 25, 2019

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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