prey on

Example Sentences

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Minks also prey on ground-nesting birds such as snipe, lapwing and waterfowl, as well as kingfishers and sand martins.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Scammers often prey on older people, many of whom are lonely and don’t have a large network to bounce ideas off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Chief Darren Goodman added: “If you traffic in human lives or prey on our community, you will be identified, targeted, and held accountable.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

"Our message is clear, those who prey on our children will pay a hefty price," said US attorney Kelly Hayes for the District of Maryland.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Although kestrels seldom prey on anything bigger than a rat, they will sometimes attack young rabbits.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams