- plural of population.
populations
Example Sentences
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The findings suggest wild dog populations across eastern and southern Africa may remain more connected than conservationists previously believed.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
This finding may be good news for investors in countries whose populations are set to decline in coming decades.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Look outside and you will see that the American flag continues to fly over New York, Texas, Michigan and other states with significant Muslim populations.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Declining butterfly populations sharpen Ms. Korsgaard’s sense of urgency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Indigenous peoples sustained their populations not only by adapting to their specific natural environments but also by changing their environments to meet their needs.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
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