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preyed

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However, it also may be a way for the snakes to eat prey that is too large to swallow.

As they scoop their prey from the water’s surface they may pick up some plastic, too.

Studies in the South Atlantic show wintering grounds in Brazil and Argentina produce more calves when prey is more abundant, or environmental conditions suggest it should be.

The bats sense their environments and find prey by calling out and listening for echoes made as those sounds bounce off of objects.

The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, in contrast, has a lower density of prey animals and fewer hunting opportunities.

The thought of wearing shorts and swimsuits preyed on her nerves.

He also says that Vannoni preyed on those who had lost hope, because they had “less to lose.”

As charming as he was ruthless and fueled by sectarian hate, Mehsud preyed on military forces and civilians alike.

The film is about a very young aspiring actress who is preyed on by a much older, established star.

In the story, she was christened “The Hipster Grifter,” because she preyed upon skinny-jeaned Williamsburg sorts.

It preyed upon her mind, distorting it, unbalancing it; each glance, each movement of his she exaggerated into an intrigue.

It preyed upon the mind of my friend, and, I truly believe, brought on the fatal sickness.

Knowing this, they are preyed upon by thousands of foreign swindlers.

Among the useful plants preyed upon by mildews are the plum, cherry, and peach trees.

Hotten had preyed upon explorer Stanley and libeled him in a so-called.

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On this page you'll find 125 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to preyed, such as: devastate, liberate, loot, pillage, ransack, and requisition.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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