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scavenge

[skav-inj] / ˈskæv ɪndʒ /




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The study's findings suggest the birds are doing more than just tracking the hunters: they're using navigation and spatial memory techniques to scavenge with sophistication.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Cougars, however, rarely scavenge from other carnivores and are skilled hunters on their own, leaving scientists uncertain about what truly shapes their interactions with wolves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

When they aren’t thieving, bald eagles also scavenge from roadkill or help themselves to free food found in human garbage or at the town landfill.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

"You'll be able to get yourself a job and make money for yourself. Then you won't have to hustle and scavenge around here any more."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Nailer couldn’t help inanely calculating scavenge value of the lighting systems as he made his way down the corridor.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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