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Their features clearly link them to a cardabiodontid, a group of giant predatory sharks that inhabited the oceans around 100 million years ago.

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“Where appropriate, the federal government should deploy tools that neutralize predatory pricing,” while easing access to project permits and working with allies, added Sloustcher.

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Zeme emphasized that the bear in this case appeared confused and startled, not predatory.

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Opening the prosecution's case, Tom Little KC said Carrick was "predatory and controlling", and the judge ruled jurors could be told of his previous convictions, which is something that is usually not allowed in trials.

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The county set up a hotline for tips from the public, and moved to ban “predatory solicitation” outside county social services offices.

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