prey on
Example Sentences
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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
They say the schemes prey on fear of the legal system and the social stigma that comes with being associated with criminal investigations, trapping even highly educated professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Westfield said grey seals were known to occasionally prey on smaller harbour porpoises in Welsh waters, but there had not previously been a report involving common dolphins.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
It’s spurred tension in rural counties where the animals prey on livestock.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
They loved to prey on rootworkers and suck up all their strength.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
