netting

Example Sentences

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The city of Santa Monica upgraded stormwater capture systems and installed bird-deterring netting in an effort to reduce pollution, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He told AFP that in a single night this week, "we carried out five raids" in the coastal Galle and Matara districts, netting 192 Indian suspects and 29 Nepalis.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Whistleblowers can receive millions of dollars for their work on an SEC case, netting between 10% and 30% of the fines collected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The whale's troubles appear to have started when it became entangled in netting.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A light scurrying under the netting of dried grass that matted the ground.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker