populating

Example Sentences

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"Yes. There's a Catholic priest there who seems to be populating the whole country with redundant British and American organs."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Suddenly, most of the major groups of animals alive today -- including vertebrates which would eventually include humans -- evolved and started populating the world's oceans.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Hyams said the Ralph Lauren Christmas images populating social media fuel her generation’s desire for nostalgia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Mancuso is just one of the many dark elements populating the series, the latest project from Riff Raff Entertainment headed by Law and partner Ben Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Still others played by wearing their glasses while walking around the real world, showing off their virtual pet tigers or populating the streets with their favorite celebrities.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu