overpopulated

Example Sentences

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The reason the lion is in trouble is “he’s overpopulated, and the sad thing is, he’s out of food.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"If restrictions are lifted too early, they can risk an overpopulated airspace, while on the flip side, restrictions remaining in place longer than they need to can lead to unnecessary delays, which no one wants".

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

And the human species is way overpopulated, about four times overpopulated now.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024

“We’re overpopulated now and with schools and everything else, it’s just a difficult time.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The porches seem more overpopulated with knickknacks and hanging plants than I remember.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon