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predator

[pred-uh-ter, -tawr] / ˈprɛd ə tər, -ˌtɔr /
NOUN
hunter, killer
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Restoring Upland Nature said they have seen widespread support for the return of the "impressive" species but farming communities have previously raised concerns about the threat this predator could pose to lambs.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Like prey worn down by a persistent predator, participants don’t collapse all at once; they give up gradually until the fight leaves the market altogether.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"That was a remarkable event, right? Someone chose to build a bond with this dangerous predator," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

This approach allowed them to match predator movements with probable feeding events and better understand when and where wolves and cougars interact.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

It is a characteristic of a predator to become invisible to its prey during the quiet and sometimes lengthy stalk that precedes an explosive attack.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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