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predation
noun as in preying
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Example Sentences
A NatureScot spokesperson said they would be inspecting sea eagle nest sites near Mr Cameron's home as part of their work to tackle the wider problem of predation.
Jill smiles through her husband’s verbal abuse, while her man of God turns a blind eye to his youth pastor’s predation on teen girls.
When a male locates a female tarantula, he “initiates a courtship ritual involving rhythmic tapping and vibration to signal his presence and avoid predation,” McCamish said.
It said it was aware of the current significant difficulties being experienced due to the "predation of octopus within shellfish pots".
"Most predators in the UK would quite happily take a water vole. They need to be able to cope with this heavy predation and replace themselves a lot," he said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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